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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.03, 1,378.74 and 457.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.03, 1,378.74 and 457.36 is: 685.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.03 : 1,378.74 = 457.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.03/1,378.74 = 457.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.03x = 1,378.74 × 457.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.03x = 630,577.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,577.08/920.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.39

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