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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.59, 1,386.81 and 308.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.59, 1,386.81 and 308.24 is: 462.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.59 : 1,386.81 = 308.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.59/1,386.81 = 308.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.59x = 1,386.81 × 308.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.59x = 427,463.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,463.38/924.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.33

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