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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.34, 1,378.48 and 302.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.34, 1,378.48 and 302.88 is: 454.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.34 : 1,378.48 = 302.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.34/1,378.48 = 302.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.34x = 1,378.48 × 302.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.34x = 417,513.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,513.27/919.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.14

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