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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.67, 1,377.98 and 302.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.67, 1,377.98 and 302.12 is: 453.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.67 : 1,377.98 = 302.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.67/1,377.98 = 302.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.67x = 1,377.98 × 302.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.67x = 416,313.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,313.81/918.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.17

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