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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.60, 1,381.03 and 304.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.60, 1,381.03 and 304.37 is: 456.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.60 : 1,381.03 = 304.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.60/1,381.03 = 304.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.60x = 1,381.03 × 304.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.60x = 420,336.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,336.44/920.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.59

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