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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.05, 1,387.11 and 308.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.05, 1,387.11 and 308.54 is: 462.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.05 : 1,387.11 = 308.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.05/1,387.11 = 308.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.05x = 1,387.11 × 308.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.05x = 427,982.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,982.39/925.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.66

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