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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.59, 1,377.59 and 302.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.59, 1,377.59 and 302.16 is: 453.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.59 : 1,377.59 = 302.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.59/1,377.59 = 302.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.59x = 1,377.59 × 302.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.59x = 416,248.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,248.18/918.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.14

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