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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.81, 1,380.87 and 458.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.81, 1,380.87 and 458.19 is: 686.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.81 : 1,380.87 = 458.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.81/1,380.87 = 458.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.81x = 1,380.87 × 458.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.81x = 632,700.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,700.83/921.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.37

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