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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.92, 1,376.88 and 430.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.92, 1,376.88 and 430.96 is: 646.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.92 : 1,376.88 = 430.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.92/1,376.88 = 430.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.92x = 1,376.88 × 430.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.92x = 593,380.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,380.20/917.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.44

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