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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.05, 1,387.28 and 308.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.05, 1,387.28 and 308.60 is: 462.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.05 : 1,387.28 = 308.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.05/1,387.28 = 308.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.05x = 1,387.28 × 308.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.05x = 428,106.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,106.13/925.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.79

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