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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.57, 1,385.82 and 436.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.57, 1,385.82 and 436.59 is: 654.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.57 : 1,385.82 = 436.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.57/1,385.82 = 436.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.57x = 1,385.82 × 436.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.57x = 605,035.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,035.15/924.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.40

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