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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.36, 1,385.34 and 436.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.36, 1,385.34 and 436.42 is: 654.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.36 : 1,385.34 = 436.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.36/1,385.34 = 436.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.36x = 1,385.34 × 436.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.36x = 604,590.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,590.08/923.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.77

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