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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.39, 1,384.36 and 460.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.39, 1,384.36 and 460.94 is: 691.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.39 : 1,384.36 = 460.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.39/1,384.36 = 460.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.39x = 1,384.36 × 460.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.39x = 638,101.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,101.42/923.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.04

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