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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.48, 1,384.59 and 484.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.48, 1,384.59 and 484.98 is: 727.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.48 : 1,384.59 = 484.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.48/1,384.59 = 484.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.48x = 1,384.59 × 484.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.48x = 671,498.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,498.46/923.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.14

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