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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.30, 1,382.04 and 459

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.30, 1,382.04 and 459 is: 688.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.30 : 1,382.04 = 459 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.30/1,382.04 = 459/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.30x = 1,382.04 × 459
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.30x = 634,356.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,356.36/921.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.54

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