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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.69, 1,387.05 and 308.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.69, 1,387.05 and 308.40 is: 462.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.69 : 1,387.05 = 308.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.69/1,387.05 = 308.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.69x = 1,387.05 × 308.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.69x = 427,758.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,758.51/924.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.60

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