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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.35, 1,379.27 and 303.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.35, 1,379.27 and 303.15 is: 454.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.35 : 1,379.27 = 303.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.35/1,379.27 = 303.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.35x = 1,379.27 × 303.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.35x = 418,124.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,124.18/919.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.80

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