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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.50, 1,384.34 and 435.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.50, 1,384.34 and 435.69 is: 653.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.50 : 1,384.34 = 435.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.50/1,384.34 = 435.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.50x = 1,384.34 × 435.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.50x = 603,133.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,133.99/923.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.10

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