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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.92, 1,378.30 and 302.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.92, 1,378.30 and 302.61 is: 453.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.92 : 1,378.30 = 302.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.92/1,378.30 = 302.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.92x = 1,378.30 × 302.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.92x = 417,087.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,087.36/918.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.89

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