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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.82, 1,377.88 and 302.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.82, 1,377.88 and 302.41 is: 453.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.82 : 1,377.88 = 302.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.82/1,377.88 = 302.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.82x = 1,377.88 × 302.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.82x = 416,680.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,680.49/918.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.50

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