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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.63, 1,376.67 and 430.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.63, 1,376.67 and 430.11 is: 645.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.63 : 1,376.67 = 430.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.63/1,376.67 = 430.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.63x = 1,376.67 × 430.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.63x = 592,122.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,122.98/917.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.27

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