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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.94, 1,382.91 and 305.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.94, 1,382.91 and 305.68 is: 458.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.94 : 1,382.91 = 305.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.94/1,382.91 = 305.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.94x = 1,382.91 × 305.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.94x = 422,727.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,727.93/921.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.52

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