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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.38, 1,375.47 and 300.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.38, 1,375.47 and 300.87 is: 451.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.38 : 1,375.47 = 300.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.38/1,375.47 = 300.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.38x = 1,375.47 × 300.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.38x = 413,839.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,839.59/917.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.11

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