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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.82, 1,379.59 and 303.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.82, 1,379.59 and 303.55 is: 455.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.82 : 1,379.59 = 303.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.82/1,379.59 = 303.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.82x = 1,379.59 × 303.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.82x = 418,774.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,774.54/919.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.28

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