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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.09, 1,387.34 and 308.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.09, 1,387.34 and 308.62 is: 462.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.09 : 1,387.34 = 308.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.09/1,387.34 = 308.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.09x = 1,387.34 × 308.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.09x = 428,152.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,152.39/925.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.82

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