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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.72, 1,384.46 and 460.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.72, 1,384.46 and 460.48 is: 690.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.72 : 1,384.46 = 460.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.72/1,384.46 = 460.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.72x = 1,384.46 × 460.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.72x = 637,516.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,516.14/922.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.91

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