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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.11, 1,378.70 and 302.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.11, 1,378.70 and 302.81 is: 454.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.11 : 1,378.70 = 302.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.11/1,378.70 = 302.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.11x = 1,378.70 × 302.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.11x = 417,475.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,475.74/919.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.22

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