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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.94, 1,387.85 and 309.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.94, 1,387.85 and 309.50 is: 463.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.94 : 1,387.85 = 309.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.94/1,387.85 = 309.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.94x = 1,387.85 × 309.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.94x = 429,531.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,531.09/925.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.89

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