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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.10, 1,373.34 and 429.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.10, 1,373.34 and 429.74 is: 644.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.10 : 1,373.34 = 429.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.10/1,373.34 = 429.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.10x = 1,373.34 × 429.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.10x = 590,179.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,179.13/916.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.23

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