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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.99, 1,377.79 and 302.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.99, 1,377.79 and 302.33 is: 453.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.99 : 1,377.79 = 302.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.99/1,377.79 = 302.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.99x = 1,377.79 × 302.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.99x = 416,549.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,549.94/918.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.27

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