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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.28, 1,379.18 and 303.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.28, 1,379.18 and 303.04 is: 454.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.28 : 1,379.18 = 303.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.28/1,379.18 = 303.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.28x = 1,379.18 × 303.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.28x = 417,946.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,946.71/919.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.65

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