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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.63, 1,386.18 and 404.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.63, 1,386.18 and 404.01 is: 606.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.63 : 1,386.18 = 404.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.63/1,386.18 = 404.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.63x = 1,386.18 × 404.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.63x = 560,030.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,030.58/923.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.34

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