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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.20, 1,377.30 and 302.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.20, 1,377.30 and 302.43 is: 453.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.20 : 1,377.30 = 302.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.20/1,377.30 = 302.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.20x = 1,377.30 × 302.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.20x = 416,536.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,536.84/918.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.65

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