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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.63, 1,379.59 and 303.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.63, 1,379.59 and 303.37 is: 455.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.63 : 1,379.59 = 303.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.63/1,379.59 = 303.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.63x = 1,379.59 × 303.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.63x = 418,522.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,522.01/919.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.10

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