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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.32, 1,372.99 and 299.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.32, 1,372.99 and 299.02 is: 448.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.32 : 1,372.99 = 299.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.32/1,372.99 = 299.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.32x = 1,372.99 × 299.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.32x = 410,543.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,543.11/915.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.53

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