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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.04, 1,374.10 and 299.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.04, 1,374.10 and 299.78 is: 449.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.04 : 1,374.10 = 299.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.04/1,374.10 = 299.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.04x = 1,374.10 × 299.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.04x = 411,920.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,920.08/916.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.68

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