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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.40, 1,373.35 and 299.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.40, 1,373.35 and 299.14 is: 448.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.40 : 1,373.35 = 299.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.40/1,373.35 = 299.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.40x = 1,373.35 × 299.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.40x = 410,822.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,822.87/915.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.79

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