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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.85, 1,388.93 and 309.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.85, 1,388.93 and 309.48 is: 464.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.85 : 1,388.93 = 309.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.85/1,388.93 = 309.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.85x = 1,388.93 × 309.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.85x = 429,844.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,844.51/925.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.27

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