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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.65, 1,378.06 and 302.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.65, 1,378.06 and 302.36 is: 453.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.65 : 1,378.06 = 302.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.65/1,378.06 = 302.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.65x = 1,378.06 × 302.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.65x = 416,661.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,661.82/918.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.56

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