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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.80, 1,385.83 and 404.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.80, 1,385.83 and 404.33 is: 605.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.80 : 1,385.83 = 404.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.80/1,385.83 = 404.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.80x = 1,385.83 × 404.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.80x = 560,332.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,332.64/924.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.90

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