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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.35, 1,385.54 and 490.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.35, 1,385.54 and 490.49 is: 736.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.35 : 1,385.54 = 490.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.35/1,385.54 = 490.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.35x = 1,385.54 × 490.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.35x = 679,600.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,600.34/923.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.02

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