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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.10, 1,372.64 and 298.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.10, 1,372.64 and 298.87 is: 448.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.10 : 1,372.64 = 298.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.10/1,372.64 = 298.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.10x = 1,372.64 × 298.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.10x = 410,240.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,240.92/915.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.30

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