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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.51, 1,380.93 and 304.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.51, 1,380.93 and 304.24 is: 456.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.51 : 1,380.93 = 304.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.51/1,380.93 = 304.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.51x = 1,380.93 × 304.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.51x = 420,134.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,134.14/920.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.41

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