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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.99, 1,387.64 and 308.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.99, 1,387.64 and 308.85 is: 463.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.99 : 1,387.64 = 308.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.99/1,387.64 = 308.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.99x = 1,387.64 × 308.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.99x = 428,572.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,572.61/924.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.33

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