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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.69, 1,386.30 and 462.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.69, 1,386.30 and 462.23 is: 692.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.69 : 1,386.30 = 462.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.69/1,386.30 = 462.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.69x = 1,386.30 × 462.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.69x = 640,789.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,789.45/924.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.98

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