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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.59, 1,379.46 and 303.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.59, 1,379.46 and 303.30 is: 454.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.59 : 1,379.46 = 303.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.59/1,379.46 = 303.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.59x = 1,379.46 × 303.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.59x = 418,390.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,390.22/919.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.97

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