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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.66, 1,382.67 and 305.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.66, 1,382.67 and 305.55 is: 458.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.66 : 1,382.67 = 305.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.66/1,382.67 = 305.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.66x = 1,382.67 × 305.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.66x = 422,474.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,474.82/921.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.38

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