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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.09, 1,379.60 and 303.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.09, 1,379.60 and 303.63 is: 455.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.09 : 1,379.60 = 303.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.09/1,379.60 = 303.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.09x = 1,379.60 × 303.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.09x = 418,888.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,888.71/920.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.27

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