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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.03, 1,381.33 and 304.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.03, 1,381.33 and 304.41 is: 456.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.03 : 1,381.33 = 304.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.03/1,381.33 = 304.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.03x = 1,381.33 × 304.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.03x = 420,490.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,490.67/921.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.54

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