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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.18, 1,375.95 and 300.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.18, 1,375.95 and 300.89 is: 451.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.18 : 1,375.95 = 300.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.18/1,375.95 = 300.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.18x = 1,375.95 × 300.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.18x = 414,002.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,002.72/917.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.39

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