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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.44, 1,384.32 and 490.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.44, 1,384.32 and 490.64 is: 734.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.44 : 1,384.32 = 490.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.44/1,384.32 = 490.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.44x = 1,384.32 × 490.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.44x = 679,202.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,202.76/924.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.72

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