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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.93, 1,381.43 and 304.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.93, 1,381.43 and 304.70 is: 457.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.93 : 1,381.43 = 304.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.93/1,381.43 = 304.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.93x = 1,381.43 × 304.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.93x = 420,915.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,915.58/920.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.06

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