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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.13, 1,384.85 and 430.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.13, 1,384.85 and 430.03 is: 645.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.13 : 1,384.85 = 430.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.13/1,384.85 = 430.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.13x = 1,384.85 × 430.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.13x = 595,527.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,527.05/923.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.12

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