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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.48, 1,382.34 and 304.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.48, 1,382.34 and 304.98 is: 457.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.48 : 1,382.34 = 304.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.48/1,382.34 = 304.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.48x = 1,382.34 × 304.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.48x = 421,586.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,586.05/921.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.51

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