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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.40, 1,386.60 and 404.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.40, 1,386.60 and 404.65 is: 606.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.40 : 1,386.60 = 404.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.40/1,386.60 = 404.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.40x = 1,386.60 × 404.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.40x = 561,087.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,087.69/924.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.98

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