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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.46, 1,382.67 and 460.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.46, 1,382.67 and 460.58 is: 690.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.46 : 1,382.67 = 460.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.46/1,382.67 = 460.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.46x = 1,382.67 × 460.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.46x = 636,830.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,830.15/922.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.36

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