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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,030.15, 1,545.38 and 299.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,030.15, 1,545.38 and 299.63 is: 449.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,030.15 : 1,545.38 = 299.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,030.15/1,545.38 = 299.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,030.15x = 1,545.38 × 299.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,030.15x = 463,040.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,040.71/1,030.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.49

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