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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.53, 1,375.01 and 300.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.53, 1,375.01 and 300.29 is: 450.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.53 : 1,375.01 = 300.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.53/1,375.01 = 300.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.53x = 1,375.01 × 300.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.53x = 412,893.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,893.38/916.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.50

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