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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.49, 1,380.47 and 304.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.49, 1,380.47 and 304.10 is: 456.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.49 : 1,380.47 = 304.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.49/1,380.47 = 304.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.49x = 1,380.47 × 304.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.49x = 419,792.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,792.50/920.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.05

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