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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.73, 1,378.61 and 303.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.73, 1,378.61 and 303.27 is: 454.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.73 : 1,378.61 = 303.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.73/1,378.61 = 303.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.73x = 1,378.61 × 303.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.73x = 418,089.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,089.54/919.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.58

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