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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.73, 1,380.10 and 304.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.73, 1,380.10 and 304.27 is: 456.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.73 : 1,380.10 = 304.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.73/1,380.10 = 304.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.73x = 1,380.10 × 304.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.73x = 419,923.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,923.03/920.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.08

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