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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.95, 1,381.50 and 304.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.95, 1,381.50 and 304.64 is: 456.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.95 : 1,381.50 = 304.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.95/1,381.50 = 304.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.95x = 1,381.50 × 304.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.95x = 420,853.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,853.25/920.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.98

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