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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.68, 1,385.34 and 403.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.68, 1,385.34 and 403.84 is: 605.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.68 : 1,385.34 = 403.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.68/1,385.34 = 403.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.68x = 1,385.34 × 403.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.68x = 559,455.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,455.71/923.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.68

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