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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.29, 1,382.11 and 304.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.29, 1,382.11 and 304.97 is: 457.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.29 : 1,382.11 = 304.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.29/1,382.11 = 304.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.29x = 1,382.11 × 304.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.29x = 421,494.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,494.41/921.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.51

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