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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.85, 1,383.21 and 460.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.85, 1,383.21 and 460.16 is: 689.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.85 : 1,383.21 = 460.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.85/1,383.21 = 460.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.85x = 1,383.21 × 460.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.85x = 636,491.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,491.00/922.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.71

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