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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.22, 1,383.62 and 460.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.22, 1,383.62 and 460.71 is: 690.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.22 : 1,383.62 = 460.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.22/1,383.62 = 460.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.22x = 1,383.62 × 460.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.22x = 637,445.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,445.27/923.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.46

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