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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.52, 1,384.56 and 436.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.52, 1,384.56 and 436.32 is: 654.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.52 : 1,384.56 = 436.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.52/1,384.56 = 436.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.52x = 1,384.56 × 436.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.52x = 604,111.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,111.22/923.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.14

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