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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.58, 1,387.18 and 431.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.58, 1,387.18 and 431.22 is: 646.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.58 : 1,387.18 = 431.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.58/1,387.18 = 431.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.58x = 1,387.18 × 431.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.58x = 598,183.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,183.07/924.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.98

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