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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.30, 1,385.17 and 436.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.30, 1,385.17 and 436.22 is: 654.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.30 : 1,385.17 = 436.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.30/1,385.17 = 436.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.30x = 1,385.17 × 436.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.30x = 604,236.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,236.04/923.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.43

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