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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.74, 1,378.22 and 302.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.74, 1,378.22 and 302.54 is: 453.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.74 : 1,378.22 = 302.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.74/1,378.22 = 302.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.74x = 1,378.22 × 302.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.74x = 416,958.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,958.28/918.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.84

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