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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.03, 1,372.68 and 298.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.03, 1,372.68 and 298.58 is: 447.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.03 : 1,372.68 = 298.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.03/1,372.68 = 298.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.03x = 1,372.68 × 298.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.03x = 409,853.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,853.30/915.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.91

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