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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.59, 1,376.46 and 301.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.59, 1,376.46 and 301.29 is: 451.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.59 : 1,376.46 = 301.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.59/1,376.46 = 301.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.59x = 1,376.46 × 301.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.59x = 414,713.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,713.63/917.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.96

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