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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.31, 1,384.95 and 436.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.31, 1,384.95 and 436.71 is: 655.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.31 : 1,384.95 = 436.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.31/1,384.95 = 436.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.31x = 1,384.95 × 436.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.31x = 604,821.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,821.51/923.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.06

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