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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.79, 1,382.74 and 305.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.79, 1,382.74 and 305.55 is: 458.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.79 : 1,382.74 = 305.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.79/1,382.74 = 305.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.79x = 1,382.74 × 305.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.79x = 422,496.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,496.21/921.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.34

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