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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.78, 1,380.26 and 304.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.78, 1,380.26 and 304.04 is: 455.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.78 : 1,380.26 = 304.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.78/1,380.26 = 304.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.78x = 1,380.26 × 304.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.78x = 419,654.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,654.25/920.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.76

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