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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.99, 1,378.62 and 302.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.99, 1,378.62 and 302.76 is: 454.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.99 : 1,378.62 = 302.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.99/1,378.62 = 302.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.99x = 1,378.62 × 302.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.99x = 417,390.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,390.99/918.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.18

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