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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.03, 1,378.26 and 302.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.03, 1,378.26 and 302.60 is: 453.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.03 : 1,378.26 = 302.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.03/1,378.26 = 302.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.03x = 1,378.26 × 302.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.03x = 417,061.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,061.48/919.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.81

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