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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.62, 1,379.46 and 334.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.62, 1,379.46 and 334.74 is: 502.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.62 : 1,379.46 = 334.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.62/1,379.46 = 334.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.62x = 1,379.46 × 334.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.62x = 461,760.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,760.44/919.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.12

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