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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.11, 1,379.67 and 303.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.11, 1,379.67 and 303.31 is: 454.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.11 : 1,379.67 = 303.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.11/1,379.67 = 303.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.11x = 1,379.67 × 303.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.11x = 418,467.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,467.71/920.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.80

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