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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.73, 1,376.37 and 430.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.73, 1,376.37 and 430.50 is: 645.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.73 : 1,376.37 = 430.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.73/1,376.37 = 430.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.73x = 1,376.37 × 430.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.73x = 592,527.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,527.29/917.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.64

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