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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.55, 1,386.93 and 404.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.55, 1,386.93 and 404.61 is: 606.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.55 : 1,386.93 = 404.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.55/1,386.93 = 404.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.55x = 1,386.93 × 404.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.55x = 561,165.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,165.75/924.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.96

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