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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.36, 1,382.54 and 454.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.36, 1,382.54 and 454.15 is: 680.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.36 : 1,382.54 = 454.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.36/1,382.54 = 454.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.36x = 1,382.54 × 454.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.36x = 627,884.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,884.95/922.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.74

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