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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.98, 1,377.05 and 301.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.98, 1,377.05 and 301.68 is: 452.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.98 : 1,377.05 = 301.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.98/1,377.05 = 301.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.98x = 1,377.05 × 301.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.98x = 415,426.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,426.94/917.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.55

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