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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.88, 1,384.89 and 403.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.88, 1,384.89 and 403.47 is: 604.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.88 : 1,384.89 = 403.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.88/1,384.89 = 403.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.88x = 1,384.89 × 403.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.88x = 558,761.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,761.57/923.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.80

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