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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.04, 1,379.69 and 457.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.04, 1,379.69 and 457.65 is: 686.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.04 : 1,379.69 = 457.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.04/1,379.69 = 457.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.04x = 1,379.69 × 457.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.04x = 631,412.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,412.84/920.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.29

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