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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.19, 1,379.77 and 303.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.19, 1,379.77 and 303.73 is: 455.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.19 : 1,379.77 = 303.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.19/1,379.77 = 303.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.19x = 1,379.77 × 303.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.19x = 419,077.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,077.54/920.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.43

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