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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.14, 1,385.35 and 485.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.14, 1,385.35 and 485.30 is: 727.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.14 : 1,385.35 = 485.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.14/1,385.35 = 485.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.14x = 1,385.35 × 485.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.14x = 672,310.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,310.36/924.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.50

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