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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.45, 1,385.58 and 490.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.45, 1,385.58 and 490.50 is: 735.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.45 : 1,385.58 = 490.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.45/1,385.58 = 490.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.45x = 1,385.58 × 490.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.45x = 679,626.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,626.99/923.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.97

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