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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.67, 1,379.73 and 303.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.67, 1,379.73 and 303.41 is: 455.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.67 : 1,379.73 = 303.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.67/1,379.73 = 303.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.67x = 1,379.73 × 303.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.67x = 418,623.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,623.88/919.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.19

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