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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.28, 1,383.76 and 461.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.28, 1,383.76 and 461.19 is: 691.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.28 : 1,383.76 = 461.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.28/1,383.76 = 461.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.28x = 1,383.76 × 461.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.28x = 638,171.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,171.45/923.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.20

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