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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.28, 1,383.48 and 490.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.28, 1,383.48 and 490.20 is: 734.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.28 : 1,383.48 = 490.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.28/1,383.48 = 490.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.28x = 1,383.48 × 490.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.28x = 678,181.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,181.90/923.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.54

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