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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.67, 1,376.61 and 301.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.67, 1,376.61 and 301.43 is: 452.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.67 : 1,376.61 = 301.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.67/1,376.61 = 301.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.67x = 1,376.61 × 301.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.67x = 414,951.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,951.55/917.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.18

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