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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.37, 1,376.07 and 430.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.37, 1,376.07 and 430.77 is: 646.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.37 : 1,376.07 = 430.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.37/1,376.07 = 430.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.37x = 1,376.07 × 430.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.37x = 592,769.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,769.67/917.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.16

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