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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.31, 1,372.83 and 299.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.31, 1,372.83 and 299.02 is: 448.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.31 : 1,372.83 = 299.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.31/1,372.83 = 299.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.31x = 1,372.83 × 299.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.31x = 410,502.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,502.13/915.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.48

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