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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.69, 1,387.23 and 430.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.69, 1,387.23 and 430.73 is: 646.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.69 : 1,387.23 = 430.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.69/1,387.23 = 430.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.69x = 1,387.23 × 430.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.69x = 597,521.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,521.58/924.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.19

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