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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.96, 1,377.03 and 301.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.96, 1,377.03 and 301.67 is: 452.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.96 : 1,377.03 = 301.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.96/1,377.03 = 301.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.96x = 1,377.03 × 301.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.96x = 415,400.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,400.25/917.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.53

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