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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.46, 1,376.70 and 397.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.46, 1,376.70 and 397.85 is: 596.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.46 : 1,376.70 = 397.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.46/1,376.70 = 397.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.46x = 1,376.70 × 397.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.46x = 547,711.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,711.72/917.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.99

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