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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.31, 1,375.98 and 301.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.31, 1,375.98 and 301.02 is: 451.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.31 : 1,375.98 = 301.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.31/1,375.98 = 301.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.31x = 1,375.98 × 301.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.31x = 414,197.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,197.50/917.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.53

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