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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.72, 1,383.48 and 460.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.72, 1,383.48 and 460.36 is: 690.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.72 : 1,383.48 = 460.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.72/1,383.48 = 460.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.72x = 1,383.48 × 460.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.72x = 636,898.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,898.85/922.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.24

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