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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,030.29, 1,545.44 and 299.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,030.29, 1,545.44 and 299.94 is: 449.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,030.29 : 1,545.44 = 299.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,030.29/1,545.44 = 299.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,030.29x = 1,545.44 × 299.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,030.29x = 463,539.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,539.27/1,030.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.91

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