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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.59, 1,374.54 and 300.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.59, 1,374.54 and 300.15 is: 450.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.59 : 1,374.54 = 300.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.59/1,374.54 = 300.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.59x = 1,374.54 × 300.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.59x = 412,568.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,568.18/916.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.11

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