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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.39, 1,375.47 and 300.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.39, 1,375.47 and 300.87 is: 451.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.39 : 1,375.47 = 300.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.39/1,375.47 = 300.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.39x = 1,375.47 × 300.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.39x = 413,836.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,836.15/917.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.10

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