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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.57, 1,379.07 and 303.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.57, 1,379.07 and 303.13 is: 454.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.57 : 1,379.07 = 303.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.57/1,379.07 = 303.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.57x = 1,379.07 × 303.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.57x = 418,037.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,037.49/919.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.60

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