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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.64, 1,379.28 and 303.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.64, 1,379.28 and 303.38 is: 455.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.64 : 1,379.28 = 303.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.64/1,379.28 = 303.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.64x = 1,379.28 × 303.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.64x = 418,445.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,445.97/919.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.01

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