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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.82, 1,385.02 and 460.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.82, 1,385.02 and 460.46 is: 691.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.82 : 1,385.02 = 460.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.82/1,385.02 = 460.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.82x = 1,385.02 × 460.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.82x = 637,748.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,748.62/922.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.08

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