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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.32, 1,385.20 and 490.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.32, 1,385.20 and 490.38 is: 735.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.32 : 1,385.20 = 490.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.32/1,385.20 = 490.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.32x = 1,385.20 × 490.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.32x = 679,274.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,274.38/923.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.69

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