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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.98, 1,379.98 and 303.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.98, 1,379.98 and 303.74 is: 455.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.98 : 1,379.98 = 303.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.98/1,379.98 = 303.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.98x = 1,379.98 × 303.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.98x = 419,155.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,155.13/919.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.61

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