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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.08, 1,382.16 and 458.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.08, 1,382.16 and 458.84 is: 688.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.08 : 1,382.16 = 458.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.08/1,382.16 = 458.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.08x = 1,382.16 × 458.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.08x = 634,190.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,190.29/921.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.53

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