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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.45, 1,377.79 and 302.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.45, 1,377.79 and 302.22 is: 453.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.45 : 1,377.79 = 302.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.45/1,377.79 = 302.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.45x = 1,377.79 × 302.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.45x = 416,389.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,389.33/918.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.36

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