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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.97, 1,381.52 and 458.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.97, 1,381.52 and 458.28 is: 687.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.97 : 1,381.52 = 458.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.97/1,381.52 = 458.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.97x = 1,381.52 × 458.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.97x = 633,124.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,124.13/920.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.45

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