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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.95, 1,380.09 and 303.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.95, 1,380.09 and 303.68 is: 455.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.95 : 1,380.09 = 303.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.95/1,380.09 = 303.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.95x = 1,380.09 × 303.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.95x = 419,105.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,105.73/919.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.57

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