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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.93, 1,384.62 and 460.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.93, 1,384.62 and 460.93 is: 691.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.93 : 1,384.62 = 460.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.93/1,384.62 = 460.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.93x = 1,384.62 × 460.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.93x = 638,212.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,212.90/922.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.51

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