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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.65, 1,388.61 and 309.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.65, 1,388.61 and 309.45 is: 464.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.65 : 1,388.61 = 309.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.65/1,388.61 = 309.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.65x = 1,388.61 × 309.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.65x = 429,705.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,705.36/925.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.22

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