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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.70, 1,379.58 and 295.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.70, 1,379.58 and 295.10 is: 442.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.70 : 1,379.58 = 295.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.70/1,379.58 = 295.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.70x = 1,379.58 × 295.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.70x = 407,114.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,114.06/919.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.66

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