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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.57, 1,374.49 and 300.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.57, 1,374.49 and 300.11 is: 450.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.57 : 1,374.49 = 300.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.57/1,374.49 = 300.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.57x = 1,374.49 × 300.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.57x = 412,492.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,492.54/916.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.04

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