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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.10, 1,381.14 and 304.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.10, 1,381.14 and 304.72 is: 456.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.10 : 1,381.14 = 304.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.10/1,381.14 = 304.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.10x = 1,381.14 × 304.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.10x = 420,860.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,860.98/921.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.91

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