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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.04, 1,379.92 and 303.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.04, 1,379.92 and 303.67 is: 455.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.04 : 1,379.92 = 303.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.04/1,379.92 = 303.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.04x = 1,379.92 × 303.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.04x = 419,040.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,040.31/920.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.46

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