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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.25, 1,384.15 and 460.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.25, 1,384.15 and 460.80 is: 690.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.25 : 1,384.15 = 460.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.25/1,384.15 = 460.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.25x = 1,384.15 × 460.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.25x = 637,809.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,809.87/923.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.83

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