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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.90, 1,382.70 and 305.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.90, 1,382.70 and 305.58 is: 458.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.90 : 1,382.70 = 305.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.90/1,382.70 = 305.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.90x = 1,382.70 × 305.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.90x = 422,525.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,525.47/921.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.32

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