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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.76, 1,377.09 and 430.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.76, 1,377.09 and 430.85 is: 646.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.76 : 1,377.09 = 430.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.76/1,377.09 = 430.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.76x = 1,377.09 × 430.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.76x = 593,312.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,312.34/917.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.48

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