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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.88, 1,377 and 301.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.88, 1,377 and 301.48 is: 452.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.88 : 1,377 = 301.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.88/1,377 = 301.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.88x = 1,377 × 301.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.88x = 415,137.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,137.96/917.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.28

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