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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.13, 1,374.46 and 300.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.13, 1,374.46 and 300.01 is: 450.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.13 : 1,374.46 = 300.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.13/1,374.46 = 300.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.13x = 1,374.46 × 300.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.13x = 412,351.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,351.74/916.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.10

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