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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.03, 1,375.67 and 300.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.03, 1,375.67 and 300.52 is: 450.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.03 : 1,375.67 = 300.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.03/1,375.67 = 300.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.03x = 1,375.67 × 300.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.03x = 413,416.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,416.35/917.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.82

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