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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.84, 1,386.97 and 308.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.84, 1,386.97 and 308.42 is: 462.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.84 : 1,386.97 = 308.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.84/1,386.97 = 308.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.84x = 1,386.97 × 308.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.84x = 427,769.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,769.29/924.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.53

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