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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.04, 1,376.95 and 301.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.04, 1,376.95 and 301.75 is: 452.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.04 : 1,376.95 = 301.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.04/1,376.95 = 301.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.04x = 1,376.95 × 301.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.04x = 415,494.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,494.66/918.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.59

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