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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.13, 1,373.59 and 299.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.13, 1,373.59 and 299.62 is: 449.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.13 : 1,373.59 = 299.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.13/1,373.59 = 299.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.13x = 1,373.59 × 299.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.13x = 411,557.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,557.13/916.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.23

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