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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.07, 1,378.25 and 302.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.07, 1,378.25 and 302.66 is: 453.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.07 : 1,378.25 = 302.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.07/1,378.25 = 302.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.07x = 1,378.25 × 302.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.07x = 417,141.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,141.15/919.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.87

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