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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.10, 1,385.67 and 436.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.10, 1,385.67 and 436.66 is: 654.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.10 : 1,385.67 = 436.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.10/1,385.67 = 436.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.10x = 1,385.67 × 436.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.10x = 605,066.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,066.66/924.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.76

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