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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.11, 1,374.17 and 428.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.11, 1,374.17 and 428.90 is: 643.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.11 : 1,374.17 = 428.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.11/1,374.17 = 428.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.11x = 1,374.17 × 428.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.11x = 589,372.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,372.50/916.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.34

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