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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.38, 1,382.13 and 305.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.38, 1,382.13 and 305.07 is: 457.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.38 : 1,382.13 = 305.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.38/1,382.13 = 305.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.38x = 1,382.13 × 305.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.38x = 421,641.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,641.22/921.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.62

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