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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.40, 1,373.22 and 298.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.40, 1,373.22 and 298.90 is: 448.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.40 : 1,373.22 = 298.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.40/1,373.22 = 298.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.40x = 1,373.22 × 298.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.40x = 410,455.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,455.46/915.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.39

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