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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.91, 1,377.91 and 302.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.91, 1,377.91 and 302.41 is: 453.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.91 : 1,377.91 = 302.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.91/1,377.91 = 302.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.91x = 1,377.91 × 302.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.91x = 416,691.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,691.99/918.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.46

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