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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.76, 1,374.80 and 300.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.76, 1,374.80 and 300.35 is: 450.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.76 : 1,374.80 = 300.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.76/1,374.80 = 300.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.76x = 1,374.80 × 300.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.76x = 412,912.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,912.80/916.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.41

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