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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.48, 1,387.64 and 309.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.48, 1,387.64 and 309.02 is: 463.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.48 : 1,387.64 = 309.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.48/1,387.64 = 309.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.48x = 1,387.64 × 309.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.48x = 428,812.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,812.75/925.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.34

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