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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.31, 1,386.71 and 404.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.31, 1,386.71 and 404.21 is: 606.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.31 : 1,386.71 = 404.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.31/1,386.71 = 404.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.31x = 1,386.71 × 404.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.31x = 560,522.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,522.05/924.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.42

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