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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.47, 1,374.72 and 300.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.47, 1,374.72 and 300.24 is: 450.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.47 : 1,374.72 = 300.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.47/1,374.72 = 300.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.47x = 1,374.72 × 300.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.47x = 412,745.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,745.93/916.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.36

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