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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.59, 1,374.89 and 300.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.59, 1,374.89 and 300.29 is: 450.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.59 : 1,374.89 = 300.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.59/1,374.89 = 300.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.59x = 1,374.89 × 300.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.59x = 412,865.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,865.72/916.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.44

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