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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.01, 1,378.52 and 302.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.01, 1,378.52 and 302.57 is: 453.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.01 : 1,378.52 = 302.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.01/1,378.52 = 302.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.01x = 1,378.52 × 302.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.01x = 417,096.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,096.70/919.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.85

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