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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.48, 1,377.90 and 302.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.48, 1,377.90 and 302.22 is: 453.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.48 : 1,377.90 = 302.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.48/1,377.90 = 302.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.48x = 1,377.90 × 302.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.48x = 416,428.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,428.94/918.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.39

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