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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.47, 1,376.79 and 430.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.47, 1,376.79 and 430.55 is: 646.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.47 : 1,376.79 = 430.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.47/1,376.79 = 430.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.47x = 1,376.79 × 430.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.47x = 592,776.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,776.93/917.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.10

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