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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.37, 1,380.63 and 457.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.37, 1,380.63 and 457.88 is: 686.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.37 : 1,380.63 = 457.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.37/1,380.63 = 457.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.37x = 1,380.63 × 457.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.37x = 632,155.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,155.96/920.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.85

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