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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.27, 1,377.39 and 301.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.27, 1,377.39 and 301.98 is: 452.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.27 : 1,377.39 = 301.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.27/1,377.39 = 301.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.27x = 1,377.39 × 301.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.27x = 415,944.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,944.23/918.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.97

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