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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.64, 1,374.88 and 396.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.64, 1,374.88 and 396.48 is: 594.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.64 : 1,374.88 = 396.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.64/1,374.88 = 396.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.64x = 1,374.88 × 396.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.64x = 545,112.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,112.42/916.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.69

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