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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.98, 1,378.55 and 302.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.98, 1,378.55 and 302.68 is: 454.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.98 : 1,378.55 = 302.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.98/1,378.55 = 302.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.98x = 1,378.55 × 302.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.98x = 417,259.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,259.51/918.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.05

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