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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.66, 1,387.19 and 308.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.66, 1,387.19 and 308.31 is: 462.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.66 : 1,387.19 = 308.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.66/1,387.19 = 308.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.66x = 1,387.19 × 308.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.66x = 427,684.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,684.55/924.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.53

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