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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.90, 1,379.71 and 303.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.90, 1,379.71 and 303.58 is: 455.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.90 : 1,379.71 = 303.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.90/1,379.71 = 303.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.90x = 1,379.71 × 303.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.90x = 418,852.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,852.36/919.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.32

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