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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.46, 1,376.12 and 332.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.46, 1,376.12 and 332.44 is: 498.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.46 : 1,376.12 = 332.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.46/1,376.12 = 332.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.46x = 1,376.12 × 332.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.46x = 457,474.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,474.72/917.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.63

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