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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.32, 1,377.58 and 301.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.32, 1,377.58 and 301.90 is: 452.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.32 : 1,377.58 = 301.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.32/1,377.58 = 301.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.32x = 1,377.58 × 301.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.32x = 415,891.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,891.40/918.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.88

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