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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.08, 1,378.50 and 302.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.08, 1,378.50 and 302.79 is: 454.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.08 : 1,378.50 = 302.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.08/1,378.50 = 302.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.08x = 1,378.50 × 302.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.08x = 417,396.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,396.02/919.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.15

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