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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.99, 1,379.95 and 303.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.99, 1,379.95 and 303.68 is: 455.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.99 : 1,379.95 = 303.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.99/1,379.95 = 303.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.99x = 1,379.95 × 303.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.99x = 419,054.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,054.80/919.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.50

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