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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.73, 1,379.32 and 303.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.73, 1,379.32 and 303.29 is: 454.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.73 : 1,379.32 = 303.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.73/1,379.32 = 303.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.73x = 1,379.32 × 303.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.73x = 418,333.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,333.96/919.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.84

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