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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.25, 1,387.35 and 308.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.25, 1,387.35 and 308.62 is: 462.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.25 : 1,387.35 = 308.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.25/1,387.35 = 308.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.25x = 1,387.35 × 308.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.25x = 428,163.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,163.96/925.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.75

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