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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.97, 1,387.15 and 308.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.97, 1,387.15 and 308.49 is: 462.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.97 : 1,387.15 = 308.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.97/1,387.15 = 308.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.97x = 1,387.15 × 308.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.97x = 427,921.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,921.13/924.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.63

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