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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.52, 1,375.38 and 429.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.52, 1,375.38 and 429.96 is: 644.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.52 : 1,375.38 = 429.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.52/1,375.38 = 429.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.52x = 1,375.38 × 429.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.52x = 591,358.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,358.38/917.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.52

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