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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.60, 1,380.36 and 458.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.60, 1,380.36 and 458.84 is: 687.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.60 : 1,380.36 = 458.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.60/1,380.36 = 458.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.60x = 1,380.36 × 458.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.60x = 633,364.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,364.38/920.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.99

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