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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.70, 1,385.22 and 436.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.70, 1,385.22 and 436.44 is: 654.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.70 : 1,385.22 = 436.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.70/1,385.22 = 436.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.70x = 1,385.22 × 436.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.70x = 604,565.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,565.42/923.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.50

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