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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.26, 1,377.05 and 301.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.26, 1,377.05 and 301.85 is: 452.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.26 : 1,377.05 = 301.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.26/1,377.05 = 301.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.26x = 1,377.05 × 301.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.26x = 415,654.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,654.15/918.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.66

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