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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.60, 1,386.54 and 308.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.60, 1,386.54 and 308.16 is: 462.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.60 : 1,386.54 = 308.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.60/1,386.54 = 308.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.60x = 1,386.54 × 308.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.60x = 427,276.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,276.17/924.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.12

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