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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.40, 1,377.80 and 302.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.40, 1,377.80 and 302.08 is: 453.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.40 : 1,377.80 = 302.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.40/1,377.80 = 302.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.40x = 1,377.80 × 302.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.40x = 416,204.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,204.31/918.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.18

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