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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.70, 1,376.01 and 301.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.70, 1,376.01 and 301.43 is: 451.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.70 : 1,376.01 = 301.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.70/1,376.01 = 301.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.70x = 1,376.01 × 301.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.70x = 414,763.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,763.81/917.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.96

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