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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.02, 1,376.14 and 301.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.02, 1,376.14 and 301.30 is: 451.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.02 : 1,376.14 = 301.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.02/1,376.14 = 301.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.02x = 1,376.14 × 301.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.02x = 414,630.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,630.98/918.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.66

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