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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.83, 1,387.09 and 308.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.83, 1,387.09 and 308.45 is: 462.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.83 : 1,387.09 = 308.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.83/1,387.09 = 308.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.83x = 1,387.09 × 308.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.83x = 427,851.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,851.76/924.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.63

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