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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.79, 1,379.55 and 303.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.79, 1,379.55 and 303.42 is: 455.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.79 : 1,379.55 = 303.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.79/1,379.55 = 303.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.79x = 1,379.55 × 303.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.79x = 418,583.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,583.06/919.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.09

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