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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.02, 1,375.48 and 301.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.02, 1,375.48 and 301.12 is: 451.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.02 : 1,375.48 = 301.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.02/1,375.48 = 301.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.02x = 1,375.48 × 301.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.02x = 414,181.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,181.48/917.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.66

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