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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.41, 1,373.75 and 299.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.41, 1,373.75 and 299.69 is: 449.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.41 : 1,373.75 = 299.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.41/1,373.75 = 299.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.41x = 1,373.75 × 299.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.41x = 411,690.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,690.77/916.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.24

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