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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.32, 1,374.96 and 429.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.32, 1,374.96 and 429.30 is: 644.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.32 : 1,374.96 = 429.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.32/1,374.96 = 429.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.32x = 1,374.96 × 429.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.32x = 590,270.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,270.33/916.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.17

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