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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.58, 1,381.86 and 304.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.58, 1,381.86 and 304.97 is: 457.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.58 : 1,381.86 = 304.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.58/1,381.86 = 304.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.58x = 1,381.86 × 304.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.58x = 421,418.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,418.93/921.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.28

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