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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.64, 1,386.72 and 308.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.64, 1,386.72 and 308.32 is: 462.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.64 : 1,386.72 = 308.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.64/1,386.72 = 308.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.64x = 1,386.72 × 308.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.64x = 427,553.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,553.51/924.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.40

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