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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.51, 1,379.84 and 303.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.51, 1,379.84 and 303.82 is: 455.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.51 : 1,379.84 = 303.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.51/1,379.84 = 303.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.51x = 1,379.84 × 303.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.51x = 419,218.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,218.02/920.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.42

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