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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.04, 1,380.24 and 458.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.04, 1,380.24 and 458.10 is: 687.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.04 : 1,380.24 = 458.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.04/1,380.24 = 458.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.04x = 1,380.24 × 458.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.04x = 632,287.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,287.94/920.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.24

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