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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.89, 1,376.22 and 301.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.89, 1,376.22 and 301.37 is: 451.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.89 : 1,376.22 = 301.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.89/1,376.22 = 301.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.89x = 1,376.22 × 301.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.89x = 414,749.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,749.91/917.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.85

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