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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.11, 1,372.69 and 298.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.11, 1,372.69 and 298.89 is: 448.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.11 : 1,372.69 = 298.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.11/1,372.69 = 298.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.11x = 1,372.69 × 298.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.11x = 410,283.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,283.31/915.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.34

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