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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.03, 1,374.18 and 299.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.03, 1,374.18 and 299.58 is: 449.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.03 : 1,374.18 = 299.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.03/1,374.18 = 299.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.03x = 1,374.18 × 299.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.03x = 411,676.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,676.84/916.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.42

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