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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.88, 1,379.88 and 303.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.88, 1,379.88 and 303.56 is: 455.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.88 : 1,379.88 = 303.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.88/1,379.88 = 303.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.88x = 1,379.88 × 303.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.88x = 418,869.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,869.47/919.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.35

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