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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.12, 1,379.85 and 303.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.12, 1,379.85 and 303.69 is: 455.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.12 : 1,379.85 = 303.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.12/1,379.85 = 303.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.12x = 1,379.85 × 303.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.12x = 419,046.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,046.65/920.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.43

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