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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.54, 1,379 and 303.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.54, 1,379 and 303.10 is: 454.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.54 : 1,379 = 303.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.54/1,379 = 303.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.54x = 1,379 × 303.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.54x = 417,974.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,974.90/919.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.55

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