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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.91, 1,387.63 and 309.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.91, 1,387.63 and 309.02 is: 463.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.91 : 1,387.63 = 309.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.91/1,387.63 = 309.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.91x = 1,387.63 × 309.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.91x = 428,805.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,805.42/924.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.62

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