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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.74, 1,377.81 and 302.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.74, 1,377.81 and 302.29 is: 453.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.74 : 1,377.81 = 302.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.74/1,377.81 = 302.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.74x = 1,377.81 × 302.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.74x = 416,494.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,494.74/918.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.33

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