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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.34, 1,375.71 and 300.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.34, 1,375.71 and 300.70 is: 450.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.34 : 1,375.71 = 300.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.34/1,375.71 = 300.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.34x = 1,375.71 × 300.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.34x = 413,676.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,676.00/917.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.95

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