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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.05, 1,380.12 and 303.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.05, 1,380.12 and 303.74 is: 455.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.05 : 1,380.12 = 303.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.05/1,380.12 = 303.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.05x = 1,380.12 × 303.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.05x = 419,194.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,194.78/920.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.62

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