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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,068.19, 1,602.28 and 298.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,068.19, 1,602.28 and 298.69 is: 448.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,068.19 : 1,602.28 = 298.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,068.19/1,602.28 = 298.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,068.19x = 1,602.28 × 298.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,068.19x = 478,581.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,581.38/1,068.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.03

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