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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.30, 1,384.02 and 490.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.30, 1,384.02 and 490.14 is: 733.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.30 : 1,384.02 = 490.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.30/1,384.02 = 490.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.30x = 1,384.02 × 490.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.30x = 678,363.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,363.56/924.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.92

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