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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918, 1,377.18 and 301.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918, 1,377.18 and 301.68 is: 452.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918 : 1,377.18 = 301.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918/1,377.18 = 301.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918x = 1,377.18 × 301.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918x = 415,467.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,467.66/918
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.58

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