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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.92, 1,376.80 and 301.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.92, 1,376.80 and 301.61 is: 452.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.92 : 1,376.80 = 301.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.92/1,376.80 = 301.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.92x = 1,376.80 × 301.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.92x = 415,256.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,256.65/917.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.39

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