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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.30, 1,380.10 and 457.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.30, 1,380.10 and 457.68 is: 685.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.30 : 1,380.10 = 457.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.30/1,380.10 = 457.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.30x = 1,380.10 × 457.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.30x = 631,636.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,636.12/921.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.59

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