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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923, 1,383.59 and 435.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923, 1,383.59 and 435.19 is: 652.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923 : 1,383.59 = 435.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923/1,383.59 = 435.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923x = 1,383.59 × 435.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923x = 602,115.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,115.44/923
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.35

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