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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.12, 1,384.92 and 436.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.12, 1,384.92 and 436.32 is: 653.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.12 : 1,384.92 = 436.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.12/1,384.92 = 436.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.12x = 1,384.92 × 436.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.12x = 604,268.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,268.29/924.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.89

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