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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923, 1,383.58 and 435.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923, 1,383.58 and 435.18 is: 652.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923 : 1,383.58 = 435.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923/1,383.58 = 435.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923x = 1,383.58 × 435.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923x = 602,106.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,106.34/923
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.34

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