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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.40, 1,380.74 and 458.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.40, 1,380.74 and 458.18 is: 687.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.40 : 1,380.74 = 458.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.40/1,380.74 = 458.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.40x = 1,380.74 × 458.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.40x = 632,627.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,627.45/920.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.34

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