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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.41, 1,386.41 and 404.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.41, 1,386.41 and 404.39 is: 606.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.41 : 1,386.41 = 404.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.41/1,386.41 = 404.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.41x = 1,386.41 × 404.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.41x = 560,641.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,641.39/924.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.49

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