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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.72, 1,374.94 and 300.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.72, 1,374.94 and 300.45 is: 450.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.72 : 1,374.94 = 300.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.72/1,374.94 = 300.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.72x = 1,374.94 × 300.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.72x = 413,093.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,093.85/916.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.62

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