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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.85, 1,375.31 and 300.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.85, 1,375.31 and 300.59 is: 450.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.85 : 1,375.31 = 300.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.85/1,375.31 = 300.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.85x = 1,375.31 × 300.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.85x = 413,404.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,404.43/916.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.90

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