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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.67, 1,387.23 and 308.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.67, 1,387.23 and 308.41 is: 462.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.67 : 1,387.23 = 308.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.67/1,387.23 = 308.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.67x = 1,387.23 × 308.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.67x = 427,835.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,835.60/924.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.69

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