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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.62, 1,378.22 and 302.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.62, 1,378.22 and 302.77 is: 454.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.62 : 1,378.22 = 302.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.62/1,378.22 = 302.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.62x = 1,378.22 × 302.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.62x = 417,278.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,278.71/918.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.25

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