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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.73, 1,376.90 and 301.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.73, 1,376.90 and 301.46 is: 452.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.73 : 1,376.90 = 301.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.73/1,376.90 = 301.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.73x = 1,376.90 × 301.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.73x = 415,071.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,071.88/917.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.28

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