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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.95, 1,378.35 and 302.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.95, 1,378.35 and 302.67 is: 453.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.95 : 1,378.35 = 302.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.95/1,378.35 = 302.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.95x = 1,378.35 × 302.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.95x = 417,185.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,185.19/918.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.98

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