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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.11, 1,387.82 and 308.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.11, 1,387.82 and 308.97 is: 463.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.11 : 1,387.82 = 308.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.11/1,387.82 = 308.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.11x = 1,387.82 × 308.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.11x = 428,795.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,795.52/925.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.51

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