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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.64, 1,376.60 and 301.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.64, 1,376.60 and 301.16 is: 451.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.64 : 1,376.60 = 301.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.64/1,376.60 = 301.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.64x = 1,376.60 × 301.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.64x = 414,576.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,576.86/917.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.79

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