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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.64, 1,376.40 and 301.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.64, 1,376.40 and 301.14 is: 451.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.64 : 1,376.40 = 301.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.64/1,376.40 = 301.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.64x = 1,376.40 × 301.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.64x = 414,488.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,488.74/917.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.69

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