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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.44, 1,385.62 and 436.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.44, 1,385.62 and 436.84 is: 654.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.44 : 1,385.62 = 436.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.44/1,385.62 = 436.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.44x = 1,385.62 × 436.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.44x = 605,294.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,294.24/924.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.77

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