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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.86, 1,379.25 and 303.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.86, 1,379.25 and 303.40 is: 454.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.86 : 1,379.25 = 303.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.86/1,379.25 = 303.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.86x = 1,379.25 × 303.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.86x = 418,459.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,459.27/919.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.92

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