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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.48, 1,385.51 and 404.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.48, 1,385.51 and 404.06 is: 605.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.48 : 1,385.51 = 404.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.48/1,385.51 = 404.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.48x = 1,385.51 × 404.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.48x = 559,820.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,820.22/924.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.55

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