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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.71, 1,375.38 and 300.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.71, 1,375.38 and 300.53 is: 450.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.71 : 1,375.38 = 300.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.71/1,375.38 = 300.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.71x = 1,375.38 × 300.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.71x = 413,336.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,336.07/916.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.89

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