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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.86, 1,381.45 and 304.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.86, 1,381.45 and 304.40 is: 456.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.86 : 1,381.45 = 304.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.86/1,381.45 = 304.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.86x = 1,381.45 × 304.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.86x = 420,513.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,513.38/920.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.65

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