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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.41, 1,386.96 and 431.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.41, 1,386.96 and 431.06 is: 646.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.41 : 1,386.96 = 431.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.41/1,386.96 = 431.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.41x = 1,386.96 × 431.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.41x = 597,854.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,854.43/924.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.74

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