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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.14, 1,376.52 and 430.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.14, 1,376.52 and 430.42 is: 646.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.14 : 1,376.52 = 430.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.14/1,376.52 = 430.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.14x = 1,376.52 × 430.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.14x = 592,481.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,481.74/917.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.01

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