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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.98, 1,387.59 and 308.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.98, 1,387.59 and 308.48 is: 462.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.98 : 1,387.59 = 308.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.98/1,387.59 = 308.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.98x = 1,387.59 × 308.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.98x = 428,043.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,043.76/924.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.76

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