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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,068.39, 1,602.66 and 298.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,068.39, 1,602.66 and 298.89 is: 448.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,068.39 : 1,602.66 = 298.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,068.39/1,602.66 = 298.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,068.39x = 1,602.66 × 298.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,068.39x = 479,019.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,019.05/1,068.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.36

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