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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.61, 1,379.58 and 303.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.61, 1,379.58 and 303.49 is: 455.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.61 : 1,379.58 = 303.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.61/1,379.58 = 303.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.61x = 1,379.58 × 303.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.61x = 418,688.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,688.73/919.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.29

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