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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.85, 1,387.23 and 308.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.85, 1,387.23 and 308.53 is: 462.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.85 : 1,387.23 = 308.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.85/1,387.23 = 308.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.85x = 1,387.23 × 308.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.85x = 428,002.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,002.07/924.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.78

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