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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.25, 1,378.82 and 303.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.25, 1,378.82 and 303.24 is: 454.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.25 : 1,378.82 = 303.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.25/1,378.82 = 303.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.25x = 1,378.82 × 303.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.25x = 418,111.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,111.86/919.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.84

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