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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.10, 1,375.95 and 300.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.10, 1,375.95 and 300.82 is: 451.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.10 : 1,375.95 = 300.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.10/1,375.95 = 300.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.10x = 1,375.95 × 300.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.10x = 413,913.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,913.28/917.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.33

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