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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.58, 1,378.89 and 303.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.58, 1,378.89 and 303.21 is: 454.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.58 : 1,378.89 = 303.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.58/1,378.89 = 303.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.58x = 1,378.89 × 303.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.58x = 418,093.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,093.24/919.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.66

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