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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.27, 1,384.38 and 435.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.27, 1,384.38 and 435.84 is: 652.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.27 : 1,384.38 = 435.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.27/1,384.38 = 435.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.27x = 1,384.38 × 435.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.27x = 603,368.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,368.18/924.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.81

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