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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.73, 1,377.83 and 302.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.73, 1,377.83 and 302.30 is: 453.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.73 : 1,377.83 = 302.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.73/1,377.83 = 302.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.73x = 1,377.83 × 302.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.73x = 416,516.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,516.50/918.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.36

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