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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.44, 1,377.72 and 301.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.44, 1,377.72 and 301.94 is: 452.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.44 : 1,377.72 = 301.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.44/1,377.72 = 301.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.44x = 1,377.72 × 301.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.44x = 415,988.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,988.78/918.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.93

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