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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.24, 1,380.79 and 459.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.24, 1,380.79 and 459.33 is: 688.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.24 : 1,380.79 = 459.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.24/1,380.79 = 459.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.24x = 1,380.79 × 459.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.24x = 634,238.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,238.27/921.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.46

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