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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.73, 1,378.30 and 302.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.73, 1,378.30 and 302.62 is: 454.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.73 : 1,378.30 = 302.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.73/1,378.30 = 302.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.73x = 1,378.30 × 302.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.73x = 417,101.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,101.15/918.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.00

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