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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.42, 1,377.55 and 302.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.42, 1,377.55 and 302.11 is: 453.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.42 : 1,377.55 = 302.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.42/1,377.55 = 302.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.42x = 1,377.55 × 302.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.42x = 416,171.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,171.63/918.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.14

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