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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.13, 1,379.97 and 457.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.13, 1,379.97 and 457.62 is: 686.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.13 : 1,379.97 = 457.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.13/1,379.97 = 457.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.13x = 1,379.97 × 457.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.13x = 631,501.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,501.87/920.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.32

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