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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.97, 1,389.20 and 309.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.97, 1,389.20 and 309.74 is: 464.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.97 : 1,389.20 = 309.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.97/1,389.20 = 309.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.97x = 1,389.20 × 309.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.97x = 430,282.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,282.31/925.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.69

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