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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.38, 1,380.42 and 304.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.38, 1,380.42 and 304.06 is: 456.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.38 : 1,380.42 = 304.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.38/1,380.42 = 304.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.38x = 1,380.42 × 304.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.38x = 419,730.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,730.51/920.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.04

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