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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.64, 1,385.06 and 490.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.64, 1,385.06 and 490.70 is: 735.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.64 : 1,385.06 = 490.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.64/1,385.06 = 490.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.64x = 1,385.06 × 490.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.64x = 679,639.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,639.56/923.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.83

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