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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.61, 1,380.56 and 457.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.61, 1,380.56 and 457.99 is: 686.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.61 : 1,380.56 = 457.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.61/1,380.56 = 457.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.61x = 1,380.56 × 457.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.61x = 632,280.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,280.37/921.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.06

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