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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.00, 1,378.66 and 302.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.00, 1,378.66 and 302.88 is: 454.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.00 : 1,378.66 = 302.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.00/1,378.66 = 302.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.00x = 1,378.66 × 302.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.00x = 417,561.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,561.65/919.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.37

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