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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.92, 1,387.53 and 308.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.92, 1,387.53 and 308.56 is: 462.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.92 : 1,387.53 = 308.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.92/1,387.53 = 308.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.92x = 1,387.53 × 308.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.92x = 428,135.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,135.39/924.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.89

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