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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.84, 1,388.76 and 309.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.84, 1,388.76 and 309.56 is: 464.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.84 : 1,388.76 = 309.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.84/1,388.76 = 309.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.84x = 1,388.76 × 309.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.84x = 429,904.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,904.55/925.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.34

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