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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.78, 1,386.71 and 308.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.78, 1,386.71 and 308.27 is: 462.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.78 : 1,386.71 = 308.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.78/1,386.71 = 308.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.78x = 1,386.71 × 308.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.78x = 427,481.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,481.09/924.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.25

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