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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.30, 1,384.38 and 436.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.30, 1,384.38 and 436.32 is: 653.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.30 : 1,384.38 = 436.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.30/1,384.38 = 436.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.30x = 1,384.38 × 436.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.30x = 604,032.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,032.68/924.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.50

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