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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.47, 1,377.41 and 302.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.47, 1,377.41 and 302.03 is: 452.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.47 : 1,377.41 = 302.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.47/1,377.41 = 302.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.47x = 1,377.41 × 302.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.47x = 416,026.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,026.21/918.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.95

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