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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.67, 1,375.18 and 300.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.67, 1,375.18 and 300.31 is: 450.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.67 : 1,375.18 = 300.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.67/1,375.18 = 300.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.67x = 1,375.18 × 300.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.67x = 412,976.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,976.12/916.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.52

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