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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.77, 1,387.29 and 308.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.77, 1,387.29 and 308.34 is: 462.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.77 : 1,387.29 = 308.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.77/1,387.29 = 308.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.77x = 1,387.29 × 308.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.77x = 427,757.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,757.00/924.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.56

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