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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.77, 1,379.64 and 303.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.77, 1,379.64 and 303.48 is: 455.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.77 : 1,379.64 = 303.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.77/1,379.64 = 303.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.77x = 1,379.64 × 303.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.77x = 418,693.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,693.15/919.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.22

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