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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.87, 1,374.73 and 300.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.87, 1,374.73 and 300.63 is: 450.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.87 : 1,374.73 = 300.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.87/1,374.73 = 300.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.87x = 1,374.73 × 300.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.87x = 413,282.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,282.41/916.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.75

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