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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.92, 1,379.80 and 303.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.92, 1,379.80 and 303.61 is: 455.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.92 : 1,379.80 = 303.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.92/1,379.80 = 303.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.92x = 1,379.80 × 303.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.92x = 418,921.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,921.08/919.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.39

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