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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.25, 1,379.06 and 303.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.25, 1,379.06 and 303.01 is: 454.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.25 : 1,379.06 = 303.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.25/1,379.06 = 303.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.25x = 1,379.06 × 303.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.25x = 417,860.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,860.56/919.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.57

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