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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.90, 1,378.52 and 303.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.90, 1,378.52 and 303.04 is: 454.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.90 : 1,378.52 = 303.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.90/1,378.52 = 303.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.90x = 1,378.52 × 303.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.90x = 417,745.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,745.36/918.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.62

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