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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.61, 1,376.11 and 301.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.61, 1,376.11 and 301.18 is: 451.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.61 : 1,376.11 = 301.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.61/1,376.11 = 301.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.61x = 1,376.11 × 301.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.61x = 414,456.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,456.81/917.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.67

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