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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.03, 1,387.55 and 300.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.03, 1,387.55 and 300.42 is: 450.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.03 : 1,387.55 = 300.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.03/1,387.55 = 300.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.03x = 1,387.55 × 300.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.03x = 416,846.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,846.27/925.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.63

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