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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.88, 1,381.19 and 305.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.88, 1,381.19 and 305.01 is: 457.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.88 : 1,381.19 = 305.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.88/1,381.19 = 305.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.88x = 1,381.19 × 305.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.88x = 421,275.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,275.24/920.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.47

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