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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.48, 1,377.84 and 301.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.48, 1,377.84 and 301.98 is: 453.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.48 : 1,377.84 = 301.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.48/1,377.84 = 301.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.48x = 1,377.84 × 301.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.48x = 416,080.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,080.12/918.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.01

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