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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.14, 1,372.62 and 298.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.14, 1,372.62 and 298.73 is: 448.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.14 : 1,372.62 = 298.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.14/1,372.62 = 298.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.14x = 1,372.62 × 298.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.14x = 410,042.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,042.77/915.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.07

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