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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.06, 1,372.72 and 298.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.06, 1,372.72 and 298.57 is: 447.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.06 : 1,372.72 = 298.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.06/1,372.72 = 298.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.06x = 1,372.72 × 298.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.06x = 409,853.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,853.01/915.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.90

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