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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.12, 1,381.50 and 304.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.12, 1,381.50 and 304.71 is: 457.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.12 : 1,381.50 = 304.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.12/1,381.50 = 304.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.12x = 1,381.50 × 304.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.12x = 420,956.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,956.87/921.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.01

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