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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.29, 1,374.62 and 299.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.29, 1,374.62 and 299.97 is: 450.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.29 : 1,374.62 = 299.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.29/1,374.62 = 299.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.29x = 1,374.62 × 299.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.29x = 412,343.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,343.26/916.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.01

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