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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.94, 1,379.45 and 303.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.94, 1,379.45 and 303.57 is: 455.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.94 : 1,379.45 = 303.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.94/1,379.45 = 303.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.94x = 1,379.45 × 303.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.94x = 418,758.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,758.12/919.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.20

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