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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.35, 1,379.37 and 303.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.35, 1,379.37 and 303.35 is: 455.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.35 : 1,379.37 = 303.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.35/1,379.37 = 303.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.35x = 1,379.37 × 303.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.35x = 418,424.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,424.99/919.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.13

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