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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.06, 1,379.90 and 457.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.06, 1,379.90 and 457.68 is: 686.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.06 : 1,379.90 = 457.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.06/1,379.90 = 457.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.06x = 1,379.90 × 457.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.06x = 631,552.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,552.63/920.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.43

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