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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.42, 1,380.75 and 303.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.42, 1,380.75 and 303.96 is: 455.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.42 : 1,380.75 = 303.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.42/1,380.75 = 303.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.42x = 1,380.75 × 303.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.42x = 419,692.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,692.77/920.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.98

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