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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.98, 1,384.63 and 460.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.98, 1,384.63 and 460.67 is: 691.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.98 : 1,384.63 = 460.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.98/1,384.63 = 460.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.98x = 1,384.63 × 460.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.98x = 637,857.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,857.22/922.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.09

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