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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.98, 1,377.18 and 301.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.98, 1,377.18 and 301.72 is: 452.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.98 : 1,377.18 = 301.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.98/1,377.18 = 301.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.98x = 1,377.18 × 301.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.98x = 415,522.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,522.75/917.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.65

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