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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.66, 1,375.07 and 429.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.66, 1,375.07 and 429.45 is: 644.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.66 : 1,375.07 = 429.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.66/1,375.07 = 429.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.66x = 1,375.07 × 429.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.66x = 590,523.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,523.81/916.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.21

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