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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.25, 1,372.96 and 298.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.25, 1,372.96 and 298.95 is: 448.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.25 : 1,372.96 = 298.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.25/1,372.96 = 298.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.25x = 1,372.96 × 298.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.25x = 410,446.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,446.39/915.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.45

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