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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.70, 1,381.28 and 304.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.70, 1,381.28 and 304.34 is: 456.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.70 : 1,381.28 = 304.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.70/1,381.28 = 304.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.70x = 1,381.28 × 304.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.70x = 420,370.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,370.33/920.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.58

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