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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.13, 1,378.35 and 302.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.13, 1,378.35 and 302.65 is: 453.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.13 : 1,378.35 = 302.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.13/1,378.35 = 302.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.13x = 1,378.35 × 302.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.13x = 417,154.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,154.18/919.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.86

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