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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.56, 1,388.22 and 309.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.56, 1,388.22 and 309.26 is: 463.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.56 : 1,388.22 = 309.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.56/1,388.22 = 309.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.56x = 1,388.22 × 309.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.56x = 429,320.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,320.92/925.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.85

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