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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.73, 1,379.80 and 303.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.73, 1,379.80 and 303.62 is: 455.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.73 : 1,379.80 = 303.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.73/1,379.80 = 303.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.73x = 1,379.80 × 303.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.73x = 418,934.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,934.88/919.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.50

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