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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.28, 1,372.88 and 298.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.28, 1,372.88 and 298.98 is: 448.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.28 : 1,372.88 = 298.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.28/1,372.88 = 298.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.28x = 1,372.88 × 298.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.28x = 410,463.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,463.66/915.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.46

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