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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.62, 1,375.02 and 300.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.62, 1,375.02 and 300.34 is: 450.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.62 : 1,375.02 = 300.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.62/1,375.02 = 300.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.62x = 1,375.02 × 300.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.62x = 412,973.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,973.51/916.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.54

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