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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.70, 1,379.02 and 303.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.70, 1,379.02 and 303.23 is: 454.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.70 : 1,379.02 = 303.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.70/1,379.02 = 303.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.70x = 1,379.02 × 303.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.70x = 418,158.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,158.72/919.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.67

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