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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.93, 1,375.09 and 300.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.93, 1,375.09 and 300.49 is: 450.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.93 : 1,375.09 = 300.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.93/1,375.09 = 300.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.93x = 1,375.09 × 300.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.93x = 413,200.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,200.79/916.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.64

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