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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.96, 1,380.03 and 303.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.96, 1,380.03 and 303.67 is: 455.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.96 : 1,380.03 = 303.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.96/1,380.03 = 303.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.96x = 1,380.03 × 303.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.96x = 419,073.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,073.71/919.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.53

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