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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.18, 1,382.97 and 435.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.18, 1,382.97 and 435.56 is: 652.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.18 : 1,382.97 = 435.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.18/1,382.97 = 435.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.18x = 1,382.97 × 435.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.18x = 602,366.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,366.41/923.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.49

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