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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.20, 1,383.74 and 460.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.20, 1,383.74 and 460.04 is: 690.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.20 : 1,383.74 = 460.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.20/1,383.74 = 460.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.20x = 1,383.74 × 460.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.20x = 636,573.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,573.44/922.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.28

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