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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.03, 1,382.37 and 460.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.03, 1,382.37 and 460.03 is: 689.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.03 : 1,382.37 = 460.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.03/1,382.37 = 460.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.03x = 1,382.37 × 460.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.03x = 635,929.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,929.08/922.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.70

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