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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.97, 1,378.47 and 302.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.97, 1,378.47 and 302.74 is: 454.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.97 : 1,378.47 = 302.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.97/1,378.47 = 302.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.97x = 1,378.47 × 302.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.97x = 417,318.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,318.01/918.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.11

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