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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.27, 1,381.87 and 304.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.27, 1,381.87 and 304.96 is: 457.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.27 : 1,381.87 = 304.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.27/1,381.87 = 304.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.27x = 1,381.87 × 304.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.27x = 421,415.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,415.08/921.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.43

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