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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.32, 1,378.99 and 303.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.32, 1,378.99 and 303.07 is: 454.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.32 : 1,378.99 = 303.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.32/1,378.99 = 303.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.32x = 1,378.99 × 303.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.32x = 417,926.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,926.29/919.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.60

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