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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.41, 1,380.83 and 304.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.41, 1,380.83 and 304.18 is: 456.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.41 : 1,380.83 = 304.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.41/1,380.83 = 304.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.41x = 1,380.83 × 304.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.41x = 420,020.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,020.87/920.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.34

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