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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.09, 1,374.34 and 299.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.09, 1,374.34 and 299.84 is: 449.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.09 : 1,374.34 = 299.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.09/1,374.34 = 299.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.09x = 1,374.34 × 299.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.09x = 412,079.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,079.79/916.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.82

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