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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.37, 1,379.27 and 303.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.37, 1,379.27 and 303.08 is: 454.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.37 : 1,379.27 = 303.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.37/1,379.27 = 303.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.37x = 1,379.27 × 303.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.37x = 418,020.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,020.74/919.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.68

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