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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.84, 1,378.32 and 302.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.84, 1,378.32 and 302.60 is: 453.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.84 : 1,378.32 = 302.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.84/1,378.32 = 302.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.84x = 1,378.32 × 302.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.84x = 417,079.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,079.63/918.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.92

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