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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.30, 1,376.50 and 430.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.30, 1,376.50 and 430.08 is: 645.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.30 : 1,376.50 = 430.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.30/1,376.50 = 430.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.30x = 1,376.50 × 430.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.30x = 592,005.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,005.12/917.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.38

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