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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.80, 1,384.33 and 403.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.80, 1,384.33 and 403.33 is: 604.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.80 : 1,384.33 = 403.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.80/1,384.33 = 403.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.80x = 1,384.33 × 403.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.80x = 558,334.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,334.90/923.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.39

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