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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.29, 1,373.67 and 415.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.29, 1,373.67 and 415.62 is: 623.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.29 : 1,373.67 = 415.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.29/1,373.67 = 415.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.29x = 1,373.67 × 415.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.29x = 570,924.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,924.73/916.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.08

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