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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.25, 1,388.10 and 308.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.25, 1,388.10 and 308.96 is: 463.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.25 : 1,388.10 = 308.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.25/1,388.10 = 308.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.25x = 1,388.10 × 308.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.25x = 428,864.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,864.48/925.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.51

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