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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.68, 1,387.30 and 404.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.68, 1,387.30 and 404.66 is: 607.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.68 : 1,387.30 = 404.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.68/1,387.30 = 404.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.68x = 1,387.30 × 404.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.68x = 561,384.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,384.82/924.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.11

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