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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.38, 1,374.99 and 429.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.38, 1,374.99 and 429.75 is: 644.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.38 : 1,374.99 = 429.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.38/1,374.99 = 429.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.38x = 1,374.99 × 429.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.38x = 590,901.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,901.95/916.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.82

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