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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.64, 1,380.32 and 304.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.64, 1,380.32 and 304.26 is: 456.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.64 : 1,380.32 = 304.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.64/1,380.32 = 304.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.64x = 1,380.32 × 304.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.64x = 419,972.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,972.32/920.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.17

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