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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.18, 1,384.02 and 459.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.18, 1,384.02 and 459.94 is: 690.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.18 : 1,384.02 = 459.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.18/1,384.02 = 459.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.18x = 1,384.02 × 459.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.18x = 636,566.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,566.16/922.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.28

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