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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.46, 1,376.31 and 301

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.46, 1,376.31 and 301 is: 451.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.46 : 1,376.31 = 301 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.46/1,376.31 = 301/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.46x = 1,376.31 × 301
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.46x = 414,269.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,269.31/917.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.54

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