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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.13, 1,375.96 and 301.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.13, 1,375.96 and 301.01 is: 451.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.13 : 1,375.96 = 301.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.13/1,375.96 = 301.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.13x = 1,375.96 × 301.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.13x = 414,177.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,177.72/917.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.60

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