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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.83, 1,376.88 and 431.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.83, 1,376.88 and 431.02 is: 646.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.83 : 1,376.88 = 431.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.83/1,376.88 = 431.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.83x = 1,376.88 × 431.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.83x = 593,462.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,462.82/917.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.59

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