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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,029.64, 1,544.69 and 299.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,029.64, 1,544.69 and 299.28 is: 448.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,029.64 : 1,544.69 = 299.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,029.64/1,544.69 = 299.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,029.64x = 1,544.69 × 299.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,029.64x = 462,294.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,294.82/1,029.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.99

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