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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.66, 1,376.72 and 301.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.66, 1,376.72 and 301.40 is: 452.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.66 : 1,376.72 = 301.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.66/1,376.72 = 301.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.66x = 1,376.72 × 301.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.66x = 414,943.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,943.41/917.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.18

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