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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.30, 1,372.81 and 299.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.30, 1,372.81 and 299.00 is: 448.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.30 : 1,372.81 = 299.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.30/1,372.81 = 299.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.30x = 1,372.81 × 299.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.30x = 410,475.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,475.79/915.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.46

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