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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.43, 1,379.23 and 303.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.43, 1,379.23 and 303.14 is: 454.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.43 : 1,379.23 = 303.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.43/1,379.23 = 303.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.43x = 1,379.23 × 303.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.43x = 418,092.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,092.89/919.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.73

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