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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.79, 1,378.39 and 302.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.79, 1,378.39 and 302.56 is: 453.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.79 : 1,378.39 = 302.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.79/1,378.39 = 302.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.79x = 1,378.39 × 302.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.79x = 417,042.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,042.61/918.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.91

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