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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.27, 1,373.21 and 298.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.27, 1,373.21 and 298.98 is: 448.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.27 : 1,373.21 = 298.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.27/1,373.21 = 298.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.27x = 1,373.21 × 298.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.27x = 410,562.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,562.33/915.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.57

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