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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.20, 1,381.27 and 304.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.20, 1,381.27 and 304.73 is: 456.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.20 : 1,381.27 = 304.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.20/1,381.27 = 304.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.20x = 1,381.27 × 304.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.20x = 420,912.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,912.88/921.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.92

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