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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.11, 1,375.15 and 300.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.11, 1,375.15 and 300.65 is: 450.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.11 : 1,375.15 = 300.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.11/1,375.15 = 300.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.11x = 1,375.15 × 300.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.11x = 413,438.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,438.85/917.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.81

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