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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.58, 1,388.03 and 308.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.58, 1,388.03 and 308.94 is: 463.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.58 : 1,388.03 = 308.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.58/1,388.03 = 308.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.58x = 1,388.03 × 308.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.58x = 428,816.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,816.44/925.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.30

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