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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.79, 1,379.16 and 303.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.79, 1,379.16 and 303.33 is: 454.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.79 : 1,379.16 = 303.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.79/1,379.16 = 303.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.79x = 1,379.16 × 303.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.79x = 418,339.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,339.09/919.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.82

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