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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.88, 1,386.86 and 308.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.88, 1,386.86 and 308.38 is: 462.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.88 : 1,386.86 = 308.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.88/1,386.86 = 308.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.88x = 1,386.86 × 308.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.88x = 427,679.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,679.89/924.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.42

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