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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.20, 1,380.24 and 451.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.20, 1,380.24 and 451.12 is: 676.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.20 : 1,380.24 = 451.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.20/1,380.24 = 451.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.20x = 1,380.24 × 451.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.20x = 622,653.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,653.87/920.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.65

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