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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.76, 1,379.50 and 303.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.76, 1,379.50 and 303.89 is: 455.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.76 : 1,379.50 = 303.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.76/1,379.50 = 303.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.76x = 1,379.50 × 303.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.76x = 419,208.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,208.60/919.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.78

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