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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.46, 1,379.94 and 481.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.46, 1,379.94 and 481.20 is: 721.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.46 : 1,379.94 = 481.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.46/1,379.94 = 481.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.46x = 1,379.94 × 481.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.46x = 664,027.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,027.13/920.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.41

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