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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.84, 1,380.75 and 304.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.84, 1,380.75 and 304.38 is: 456.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.84 : 1,380.75 = 304.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.84/1,380.75 = 304.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.84x = 1,380.75 × 304.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.84x = 420,272.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,272.69/920.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.40

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