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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.84, 1,377.96 and 302.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.84, 1,377.96 and 302.20 is: 453.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.84 : 1,377.96 = 302.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.84/1,377.96 = 302.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.84x = 1,377.96 × 302.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.84x = 416,419.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,419.51/918.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.20

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