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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.44, 1,378.69 and 303.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.44, 1,378.69 and 303.07 is: 454.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.44 : 1,378.69 = 303.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.44/1,378.69 = 303.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.44x = 1,378.69 × 303.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.44x = 417,839.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,839.58/919.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.45

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