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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.07, 1,379.91 and 303.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.07, 1,379.91 and 303.63 is: 455.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.07 : 1,379.91 = 303.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.07/1,379.91 = 303.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.07x = 1,379.91 × 303.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.07x = 418,980.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,980.21/920.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.38

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