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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.46, 1,384.44 and 484.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.46, 1,384.44 and 484.20 is: 725.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.46 : 1,384.44 = 484.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.46/1,384.44 = 484.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.46x = 1,384.44 × 484.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.46x = 670,345.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,345.85/923.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.91

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