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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.60, 1,382.04 and 304.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.60, 1,382.04 and 304.92 is: 457.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.60 : 1,382.04 = 304.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.60/1,382.04 = 304.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.60x = 1,382.04 × 304.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.60x = 421,411.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,411.64/921.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.26

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