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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.88, 1,378.52 and 302.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.88, 1,378.52 and 302.56 is: 453.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.88 : 1,378.52 = 302.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.88/1,378.52 = 302.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.88x = 1,378.52 × 302.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.88x = 417,081.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,081.19/918.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.90

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