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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.32, 1,381.08 and 304.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.32, 1,381.08 and 304.61 is: 456.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.32 : 1,381.08 = 304.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.32/1,381.08 = 304.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.32x = 1,381.08 × 304.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.32x = 420,694.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,694.23/921.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.62

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