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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.40, 1,379.10 and 303.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.40, 1,379.10 and 303.20 is: 454.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.40 : 1,379.10 = 303.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.40/1,379.10 = 303.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.40x = 1,379.10 × 303.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.40x = 418,143.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,143.12/919.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.80

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