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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.48, 1,380.80 and 304.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.48, 1,380.80 and 304.22 is: 456.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.48 : 1,380.80 = 304.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.48/1,380.80 = 304.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.48x = 1,380.80 × 304.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.48x = 420,071.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,071.19/920.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.36

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