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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.28, 1,382.88 and 460.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.28, 1,382.88 and 460.32 is: 689.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.28 : 1,382.88 = 460.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.28/1,382.88 = 460.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.28x = 1,382.88 × 460.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.28x = 636,567.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,567.32/923.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.46

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