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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.03, 1,377.09 and 301.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.03, 1,377.09 and 301.62 is: 452.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.03 : 1,377.09 = 301.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.03/1,377.09 = 301.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.03x = 1,377.09 × 301.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.03x = 415,357.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,357.89/918.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.44

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