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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.48, 1,385.38 and 461.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.48, 1,385.38 and 461.17 is: 691.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.48 : 1,385.38 = 461.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.48/1,385.38 = 461.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.48x = 1,385.38 × 461.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.48x = 638,895.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,895.69/923.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.83

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