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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.36, 1,376.76 and 430.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.36, 1,376.76 and 430.16 is: 645.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.36 : 1,376.76 = 430.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.36/1,376.76 = 430.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.36x = 1,376.76 × 430.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.36x = 592,227.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,227.08/917.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.58

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