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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.44, 1,373.98 and 429.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.44, 1,373.98 and 429.14 is: 643.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.44 : 1,373.98 = 429.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.44/1,373.98 = 429.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.44x = 1,373.98 × 429.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.44x = 589,629.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,629.78/916.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.39

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