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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.50, 1,382.26 and 305.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.50, 1,382.26 and 305.26 is: 457.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.50 : 1,382.26 = 305.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.50/1,382.26 = 305.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.50x = 1,382.26 × 305.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.50x = 421,948.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,948.69/921.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.89

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