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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.10, 1,375.38 and 430.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.10, 1,375.38 and 430.56 is: 645.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.10 : 1,375.38 = 430.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.10/1,375.38 = 430.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.10x = 1,375.38 × 430.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.10x = 592,183.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,183.61/917.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.71

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