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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.49, 1,388.39 and 309.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.49, 1,388.39 and 309.35 is: 464.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.49 : 1,388.39 = 309.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.49/1,388.39 = 309.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.49x = 1,388.39 × 309.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.49x = 429,489.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,489.96/925.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.07

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