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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.26, 1,380.18 and 303.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.26, 1,380.18 and 303.82 is: 455.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.26 : 1,380.18 = 303.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.26/1,380.18 = 303.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.26x = 1,380.18 × 303.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.26x = 419,326.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,326.29/920.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.66

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