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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.59, 1,379.67 and 294.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.59, 1,379.67 and 294.98 is: 442.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.59 : 1,379.67 = 294.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.59/1,379.67 = 294.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.59x = 1,379.67 × 294.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.59x = 406,975.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,975.06/919.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.56

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