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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.95, 1,386.51 and 431.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.95, 1,386.51 and 431.87 is: 647.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.95 : 1,386.51 = 431.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.95/1,386.51 = 431.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.95x = 1,386.51 × 431.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.95x = 598,792.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,792.07/924.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.38

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