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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.64, 1,375.32 and 300.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.64, 1,375.32 and 300.32 is: 450.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.64 : 1,375.32 = 300.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.64/1,375.32 = 300.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.64x = 1,375.32 × 300.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.64x = 413,036.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,036.10/916.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.60

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