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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.19, 1,379.97 and 458.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.19, 1,379.97 and 458.18 is: 687.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.19 : 1,379.97 = 458.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.19/1,379.97 = 458.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.19x = 1,379.97 × 458.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.19x = 632,267.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,267.75/920.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.11

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