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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.02, 1,384.29 and 435.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.02, 1,384.29 and 435.58 is: 653.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.02 : 1,384.29 = 435.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.02/1,384.29 = 435.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.02x = 1,384.29 × 435.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.02x = 602,969.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,969.04/923.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.26

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