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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.72, 1,388.10 and 309.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.72, 1,388.10 and 309.22 is: 463.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.72 : 1,388.10 = 309.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.72/1,388.10 = 309.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.72x = 1,388.10 × 309.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.72x = 429,224.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,224.67/925.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.67

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