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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.15, 1,374.33 and 299.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.15, 1,374.33 and 299.69 is: 449.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.15 : 1,374.33 = 299.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.15/1,374.33 = 299.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.15x = 1,374.33 × 299.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.15x = 411,872.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,872.96/916.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.57

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