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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.94, 1,382.40 and 305.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.94, 1,382.40 and 305.48 is: 458.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.94 : 1,382.40 = 305.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.94/1,382.40 = 305.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.94x = 1,382.40 × 305.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.94x = 422,295.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,295.55/921.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.05

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