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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.98, 1,379.66 and 303.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.98, 1,379.66 and 303.54 is: 455.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.98 : 1,379.66 = 303.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.98/1,379.66 = 303.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.98x = 1,379.66 × 303.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.98x = 418,782.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,782.00/919.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.21

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