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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.08, 1,382.80 and 435.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.08, 1,382.80 and 435.57 is: 652.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.08 : 1,382.80 = 435.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.08/1,382.80 = 435.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.08x = 1,382.80 × 435.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.08x = 602,306.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,306.20/923.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.50

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