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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.45, 1,377.20 and 302.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.45, 1,377.20 and 302.09 is: 452.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.45 : 1,377.20 = 302.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.45/1,377.20 = 302.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.45x = 1,377.20 × 302.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.45x = 416,032.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,032.22/918.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.97

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