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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.33, 1,379.06 and 457.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.33, 1,379.06 and 457.22 is: 685.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.33 : 1,379.06 = 457.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.33/1,379.06 = 457.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.33x = 1,379.06 × 457.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.33x = 630,531.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,531.53/919.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.86

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