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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.04, 1,384.69 and 430.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.04, 1,384.69 and 430.60 is: 645.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.04 : 1,384.69 = 430.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.04/1,384.69 = 430.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.04x = 1,384.69 × 430.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.04x = 596,247.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,247.51/924.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.26

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