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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.73, 1,387.30 and 308.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.73, 1,387.30 and 308.64 is: 463.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.73 : 1,387.30 = 308.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.73/1,387.30 = 308.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.73x = 1,387.30 × 308.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.73x = 428,176.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,176.27/924.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.03

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