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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.22, 1,385.13 and 403.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.22, 1,385.13 and 403.45 is: 604.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.22 : 1,385.13 = 403.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.22/1,385.13 = 403.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.22x = 1,385.13 × 403.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.22x = 558,830.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,830.70/924.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.65

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