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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.65, 1,381.14 and 304.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.65, 1,381.14 and 304.53 is: 456.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.65 : 1,381.14 = 304.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.65/1,381.14 = 304.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.65x = 1,381.14 × 304.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.65x = 420,598.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,598.56/920.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.85

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