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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.14, 1,377.41 and 301.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.14, 1,377.41 and 301.93 is: 452.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.14 : 1,377.41 = 301.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.14/1,377.41 = 301.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.14x = 1,377.41 × 301.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.14x = 415,876.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,876.45/918.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.96

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