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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.19, 1,374.44 and 299.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.19, 1,374.44 and 299.72 is: 449.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.19 : 1,374.44 = 299.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.19/1,374.44 = 299.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.19x = 1,374.44 × 299.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.19x = 411,938.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,938.79/916.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.62

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