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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.22, 1,374.55 and 299.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.22, 1,374.55 and 299.93 is: 449.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.22 : 1,374.55 = 299.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.22/1,374.55 = 299.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.22x = 1,374.55 × 299.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.22x = 412,261.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,261.16/916.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.96

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