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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.33, 1,375.38 and 429.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.33, 1,375.38 and 429.71 is: 644.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.33 : 1,375.38 = 429.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.33/1,375.38 = 429.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.33x = 1,375.38 × 429.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.33x = 591,007.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,007.66/917.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.27

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