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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.49, 1,379.36 and 303.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.49, 1,379.36 and 303.35 is: 455.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.49 : 1,379.36 = 303.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.49/1,379.36 = 303.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.49x = 1,379.36 × 303.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.49x = 418,422.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,422.72/919.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.06

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