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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.04, 1,382 and 458.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.04, 1,382 and 458.86 is: 688.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.04 : 1,382 = 458.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.04/1,382 = 458.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.04x = 1,382 × 458.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.04x = 634,137.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,137.61/921.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.50

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