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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.74, 1,379.46 and 303.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.74, 1,379.46 and 303.46 is: 455.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.74 : 1,379.46 = 303.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.74/1,379.46 = 303.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.74x = 1,379.46 × 303.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.74x = 418,610.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,610.93/919.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.14

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