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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.10, 1,382.67 and 434.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.10, 1,382.67 and 434.97 is: 651.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.10 : 1,382.67 = 434.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.10/1,382.67 = 434.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.10x = 1,382.67 × 434.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.10x = 601,419.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,419.97/923.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.52

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