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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.01, 1,385.30 and 460.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.01, 1,385.30 and 460.65 is: 691.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.01 : 1,385.30 = 460.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.01/1,385.30 = 460.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.01x = 1,385.30 × 460.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.01x = 638,136.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,136.14/923.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.36

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