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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.85, 1,379.94 and 303.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.85, 1,379.94 and 303.73 is: 455.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.85 : 1,379.94 = 303.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.85/1,379.94 = 303.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.85x = 1,379.94 × 303.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.85x = 419,129.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,129.18/919.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.65

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