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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.41, 1,377.32 and 301.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.41, 1,377.32 and 301.97 is: 452.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.41 : 1,377.32 = 301.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.41/1,377.32 = 301.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.41x = 1,377.32 × 301.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.41x = 415,900.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,900.92/918.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.85

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