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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.73, 1,398.73 and 308.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.73, 1,398.73 and 308.00 is: 461.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.73 : 1,398.73 = 308.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.73/1,398.73 = 308.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.73x = 1,398.73 × 308.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.73x = 430,805.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,805.38/932.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.88

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