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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.23, 1,388.05 and 309.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.23, 1,388.05 and 309.14 is: 463.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.23 : 1,388.05 = 309.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.23/1,388.05 = 309.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.23x = 1,388.05 × 309.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.23x = 429,101.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,101.78/925.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.78

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