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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.94, 1,387.07 and 308.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.94, 1,387.07 and 308.51 is: 462.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.94 : 1,387.07 = 308.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.94/1,387.07 = 308.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.94x = 1,387.07 × 308.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.94x = 427,916.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,916.49/924.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.64

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