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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.12, 1,387.28 and 308.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.12, 1,387.28 and 308.66 is: 462.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.12 : 1,387.28 = 308.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.12/1,387.28 = 308.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.12x = 1,387.28 × 308.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.12x = 428,197.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,197.84/925.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.86

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