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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.23, 1,382.04 and 304.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.23, 1,382.04 and 304.90 is: 457.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.23 : 1,382.04 = 304.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.23/1,382.04 = 304.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.23x = 1,382.04 × 304.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.23x = 421,385.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,385.72/921.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.42

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