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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.55, 1,378.28 and 303.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.55, 1,378.28 and 303.09 is: 454.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.55 : 1,378.28 = 303.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.55/1,378.28 = 303.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.55x = 1,378.28 × 303.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.55x = 417,746.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,746.23/919.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.29

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