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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.35, 1,385.46 and 461.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.35, 1,385.46 and 461.66 is: 691.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.35 : 1,385.46 = 461.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.35/1,385.46 = 461.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.35x = 1,385.46 × 461.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.35x = 639,604.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,604.54/924.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.95

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