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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,029.31, 1,543.82 and 298.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,029.31, 1,543.82 and 298.96 is: 448.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,029.31 : 1,543.82 = 298.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,029.31/1,543.82 = 298.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,029.31x = 1,543.82 × 298.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,029.31x = 461,535.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,535.07/1,029.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.39

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