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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.72, 1,386.30 and 404.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.72, 1,386.30 and 404.37 is: 606.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.72 : 1,386.30 = 404.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.72/1,386.30 = 404.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.72x = 1,386.30 × 404.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.72x = 560,578.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,578.13/924.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.21

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