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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.92, 1,387.58 and 308.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.92, 1,387.58 and 308.68 is: 463.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.92 : 1,387.58 = 308.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.92/1,387.58 = 308.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.92x = 1,387.58 × 308.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.92x = 428,318.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,318.19/924.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.09

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