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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.41, 1,377.65 and 302.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.41, 1,377.65 and 302.12 is: 453.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.41 : 1,377.65 = 302.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.41/1,377.65 = 302.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.41x = 1,377.65 × 302.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.41x = 416,215.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,215.62/918.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.19

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