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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.32, 1,380.62 and 458.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.32, 1,380.62 and 458.36 is: 687.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.32 : 1,380.62 = 458.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.32/1,380.62 = 458.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.32x = 1,380.62 × 458.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.32x = 632,820.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,820.98/920.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.61

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