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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.97, 1,381.30 and 305.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.97, 1,381.30 and 305.04 is: 457.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.97 : 1,381.30 = 305.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.97/1,381.30 = 305.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.97x = 1,381.30 × 305.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.97x = 421,354.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,354.00/920.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.51

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