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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.92, 1,381.58 and 304.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.92, 1,381.58 and 304.68 is: 457.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.92 : 1,381.58 = 304.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.92/1,381.58 = 304.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.92x = 1,381.58 × 304.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.92x = 420,939.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,939.79/920.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.09

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