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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.63, 1,382.10 and 305.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.63, 1,382.10 and 305.16 is: 457.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.63 : 1,382.10 = 305.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.63/1,382.10 = 305.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.63x = 1,382.10 × 305.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.63x = 421,761.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,761.64/921.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.63

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