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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.08, 1,387.43 and 308.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.08, 1,387.43 and 308.67 is: 462.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.08 : 1,387.43 = 308.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.08/1,387.43 = 308.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.08x = 1,387.43 × 308.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.08x = 428,258.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,258.02/925.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.94

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