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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.19, 1,378.26 and 302.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.19, 1,378.26 and 302.85 is: 454.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.19 : 1,378.26 = 302.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.19/1,378.26 = 302.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.19x = 1,378.26 × 302.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.19x = 417,406.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,406.04/919.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.10

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