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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.29, 1,377.17 and 301.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.29, 1,377.17 and 301.86 is: 452.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.29 : 1,377.17 = 301.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.29/1,377.17 = 301.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.29x = 1,377.17 × 301.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.29x = 415,712.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,712.16/918.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.70

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