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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.60, 1,380.89 and 458.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.60, 1,380.89 and 458.94 is: 688.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.60 : 1,380.89 = 458.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.60/1,380.89 = 458.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.60x = 1,380.89 × 458.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.60x = 633,746.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,746.80/920.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.41

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