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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.21, 1,380.36 and 303.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.21, 1,380.36 and 303.97 is: 455.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.21 : 1,380.36 = 303.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.21/1,380.36 = 303.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.21x = 1,380.36 × 303.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.21x = 419,579.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,579.61/920.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.96

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