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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.42, 1,383.97 and 461.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.42, 1,383.97 and 461.33 is: 691.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.42 : 1,383.97 = 461.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.42/1,383.97 = 461.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.42x = 1,383.97 × 461.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.42x = 638,464.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,464.00/923.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.41

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