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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.33, 1,381.25 and 304.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.33, 1,381.25 and 304.65 is: 456.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.33 : 1,381.25 = 304.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.33/1,381.25 = 304.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.33x = 1,381.25 × 304.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.33x = 420,798.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,798.57/921.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.73

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