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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.02, 1,336.83 and 458.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.02, 1,336.83 and 458.28 is: 686.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.02 : 1,336.83 = 458.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.02/1,336.83 = 458.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.02x = 1,336.83 × 458.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.02x = 612,642.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,642.45/892.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.80

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