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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.34, 1,379.98 and 303.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.34, 1,379.98 and 303.88 is: 455.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.34 : 1,379.98 = 303.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.34/1,379.98 = 303.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.34x = 1,379.98 × 303.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.34x = 419,348.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,348.32/920.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.65

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