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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.29, 1,382.04 and 304.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.29, 1,382.04 and 304.79 is: 457.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.29 : 1,382.04 = 304.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.29/1,382.04 = 304.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.29x = 1,382.04 × 304.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.29x = 421,225.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,225.06/921.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.21

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