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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.08, 1,385.59 and 437.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.08, 1,385.59 and 437.13 is: 655.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.08 : 1,385.59 = 437.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.08/1,385.59 = 437.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.08x = 1,385.59 × 437.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.08x = 605,690.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,690.37/924.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.45

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