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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.34, 1,374.82 and 300.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.34, 1,374.82 and 300.15 is: 450.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.34 : 1,374.82 = 300.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.34/1,374.82 = 300.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.34x = 1,374.82 × 300.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.34x = 412,651.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,651.47/916.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.33

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