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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.01, 1,376.89 and 301.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.01, 1,376.89 and 301.70 is: 452.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.01 : 1,376.89 = 301.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.01/1,376.89 = 301.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.01x = 1,376.89 × 301.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.01x = 415,407.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,407.71/918.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.51

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