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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.94, 1,375.62 and 300.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.94, 1,375.62 and 300.69 is: 451.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.94 : 1,375.62 = 300.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.94/1,375.62 = 300.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.94x = 1,375.62 × 300.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.94x = 413,635.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,635.18/916.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.10

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