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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.49, 1,382.29 and 305.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.49, 1,382.29 and 305.25 is: 457.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.49 : 1,382.29 = 305.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.49/1,382.29 = 305.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.49x = 1,382.29 × 305.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.49x = 421,938.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,938.08/921.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.89

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