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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.83, 1,376.47 and 301.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.83, 1,376.47 and 301.42 is: 452.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.83 : 1,376.47 = 301.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.83/1,376.47 = 301.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.83x = 1,376.47 × 301.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.83x = 414,887.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,887.20/917.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.03

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