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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.43, 1,385.48 and 436.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.43, 1,385.48 and 436.11 is: 654.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.43 : 1,385.48 = 436.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.43/1,385.48 = 436.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.43x = 1,385.48 × 436.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.43x = 604,221.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,221.68/923.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.32

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