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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.84, 1,383.22 and 460.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.84, 1,383.22 and 460.15 is: 689.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.84 : 1,383.22 = 460.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.84/1,383.22 = 460.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.84x = 1,383.22 × 460.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.84x = 636,484.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,484.07/922.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.70

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