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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911, 1,366.50 and 303

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911, 1,366.50 and 303 is: 454.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911 : 1,366.50 = 303 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911/1,366.50 = 303/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911x = 1,366.50 × 303
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911x = 414,049.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,049.50/911
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.50

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