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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.30, 1,384.94 and 455.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.30, 1,384.94 and 455.22 is: 682.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.30 : 1,384.94 = 455.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.30/1,384.94 = 455.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.30x = 1,384.94 × 455.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.30x = 630,453.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,453.52/924.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.09

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