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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.08, 1,379.93 and 303.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.08, 1,379.93 and 303.64 is: 455.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.08 : 1,379.93 = 303.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.08/1,379.93 = 303.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.08x = 1,379.93 × 303.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.08x = 418,996.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,996.98/920.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.39

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