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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.92, 1,378.25 and 302.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.92, 1,378.25 and 302.66 is: 453.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.92 : 1,378.25 = 302.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.92/1,378.25 = 302.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.92x = 1,378.25 × 302.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.92x = 417,132.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,132.74/918.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.94

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