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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.08, 1,373.40 and 429.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.08, 1,373.40 and 429.36 is: 643.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.08 : 1,373.40 = 429.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.08/1,373.40 = 429.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.08x = 1,373.40 × 429.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.08x = 589,683.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,683.02/916.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.70

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