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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.07, 1,377.09 and 301.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.07, 1,377.09 and 301.77 is: 452.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.07 : 1,377.09 = 301.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.07/1,377.09 = 301.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.07x = 1,377.09 × 301.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.07x = 415,564.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,564.45/918.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.65

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