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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.64, 1,380.84 and 304.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.64, 1,380.84 and 304.74 is: 457.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.64 : 1,380.84 = 304.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.64/1,380.84 = 304.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.64x = 1,380.84 × 304.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.64x = 420,797.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,797.18/920.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.07

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