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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.94, 1,378 and 302.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.94, 1,378 and 302.52 is: 453.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.94 : 1,378 = 302.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.94/1,378 = 302.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.94x = 1,378 × 302.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.94x = 416,872.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,872.56/918.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.65

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