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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.89, 1,374.81 and 429.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.89, 1,374.81 and 429.48 is: 643.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.89 : 1,374.81 = 429.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.89/1,374.81 = 429.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.89x = 1,374.81 × 429.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.89x = 590,453.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,453.40/916.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.97

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