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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.34, 1,374.96 and 429.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.34, 1,374.96 and 429.32 is: 644.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.34 : 1,374.96 = 429.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.34/1,374.96 = 429.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.34x = 1,374.96 × 429.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.34x = 590,297.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,297.83/916.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.19

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