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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,029.21, 1,544.07 and 298.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,029.21, 1,544.07 and 298.83 is: 448.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,029.21 : 1,544.07 = 298.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,029.21/1,544.07 = 298.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,029.21x = 1,544.07 × 298.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,029.21x = 461,414.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,414.44/1,029.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.32

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