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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.45, 1,382.40 and 305.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.45, 1,382.40 and 305.24 is: 457.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.45 : 1,382.40 = 305.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.45/1,382.40 = 305.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.45x = 1,382.40 × 305.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.45x = 421,956.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,956.86/921.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.93

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