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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.66, 1,385.10 and 430.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.66, 1,385.10 and 430.32 is: 644.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.66 : 1,385.10 = 430.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.66/1,385.10 = 430.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.66x = 1,385.10 × 430.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.66x = 596,036.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,036.23/924.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.60

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