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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.35, 1,377.96 and 480.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.35, 1,377.96 and 480.64 is: 719.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.35 : 1,377.96 = 480.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.35/1,377.96 = 480.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.35x = 1,377.96 × 480.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.35x = 662,302.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,302.69/920.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.62

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