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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.26, 1,381.54 and 304.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.26, 1,381.54 and 304.86 is: 457.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.26 : 1,381.54 = 304.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.26/1,381.54 = 304.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.26x = 1,381.54 × 304.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.26x = 421,176.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,176.28/921.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.17

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