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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.47, 1,385.46 and 403.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.47, 1,385.46 and 403.52 is: 605.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.47 : 1,385.46 = 403.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.47/1,385.46 = 403.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.47x = 1,385.46 × 403.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.47x = 559,053.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,053.89/923.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.39

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