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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.45, 1,382.64 and 402.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.45, 1,382.64 and 402.90 is: 603.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.45 : 1,382.64 = 402.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.45/1,382.64 = 402.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.45x = 1,382.64 × 402.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.45x = 557,065.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,065.66/922.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.90

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