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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.11, 1,375.53 and 301.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.11, 1,375.53 and 301.31 is: 451.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.11 : 1,375.53 = 301.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.11/1,375.53 = 301.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.11x = 1,375.53 × 301.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.11x = 414,452.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,452.94/917.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.91

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