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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.89, 1,382.53 and 305.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.89, 1,382.53 and 305.48 is: 458.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.89 : 1,382.53 = 305.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.89/1,382.53 = 305.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.89x = 1,382.53 × 305.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.89x = 422,335.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,335.26/921.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.12

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