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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.19, 1,383.81 and 490.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.19, 1,383.81 and 490.42 is: 734.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.19 : 1,383.81 = 490.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.19/1,383.81 = 490.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.19x = 1,383.81 × 490.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.19x = 678,648.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,648.10/924.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.32

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