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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.30, 1,375.34 and 300.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.30, 1,375.34 and 300.80 is: 450.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.30 : 1,375.34 = 300.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.30/1,375.34 = 300.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.30x = 1,375.34 × 300.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.30x = 413,696.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,696.15/917.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.99

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