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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.12, 1,378.35 and 302.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.12, 1,378.35 and 302.69 is: 453.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.12 : 1,378.35 = 302.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.12/1,378.35 = 302.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.12x = 1,378.35 × 302.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.12x = 417,212.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,212.76/919.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.93

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