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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.90, 1,381.30 and 304.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.90, 1,381.30 and 304.52 is: 456.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.90 : 1,381.30 = 304.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.90/1,381.30 = 304.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.90x = 1,381.30 × 304.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.90x = 420,633.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,633.48/920.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.76

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