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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.28, 1,375.44 and 430.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.28, 1,375.44 and 430.02 is: 644.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.28 : 1,375.44 = 430.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.28/1,375.44 = 430.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.28x = 1,375.44 × 430.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.28x = 591,466.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,466.71/917.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.80

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