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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.11, 1,376.86 and 301.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.11, 1,376.86 and 301.68 is: 452.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.11 : 1,376.86 = 301.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.11/1,376.86 = 301.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.11x = 1,376.86 × 301.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.11x = 415,371.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,371.12/918.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.42

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