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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.32, 1,378.85 and 303.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.32, 1,378.85 and 303.05 is: 454.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.32 : 1,378.85 = 303.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.32/1,378.85 = 303.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.32x = 1,378.85 × 303.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.32x = 417,852.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,852.08/919.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.52

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