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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.14, 1,375.09 and 300.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.14, 1,375.09 and 300.62 is: 450.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.14 : 1,375.09 = 300.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.14/1,375.09 = 300.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.14x = 1,375.09 × 300.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.14x = 413,379.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,379.56/917.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.73

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