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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.92, 1,383.06 and 305.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.92, 1,383.06 and 305.60 is: 458.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.92 : 1,383.06 = 305.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.92/1,383.06 = 305.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.92x = 1,383.06 × 305.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.92x = 422,663.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,663.14/921.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.46

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