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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.66, 1,377.33 and 302.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.66, 1,377.33 and 302.02 is: 452.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.66 : 1,377.33 = 302.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.66/1,377.33 = 302.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.66x = 1,377.33 × 302.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.66x = 415,981.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,981.21/918.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.81

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