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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.28, 1,376.16 and 301.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.28, 1,376.16 and 301.05 is: 451.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.28 : 1,376.16 = 301.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.28/1,376.16 = 301.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.28x = 1,376.16 × 301.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.28x = 414,292.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,292.97/917.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.65

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