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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.44, 1,376.22 and 300.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.44, 1,376.22 and 300.94 is: 451.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.44 : 1,376.22 = 300.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.44/1,376.22 = 300.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.44x = 1,376.22 × 300.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.44x = 414,159.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,159.65/917.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.43

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