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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.35, 1,377.45 and 301.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.35, 1,377.45 and 301.94 is: 452.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.35 : 1,377.45 = 301.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.35/1,377.45 = 301.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.35x = 1,377.45 × 301.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.35x = 415,900.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,900.37/918.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.88

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