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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.57, 1,373.07 and 299.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.57, 1,373.07 and 299.13 is: 448.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.57 : 1,373.07 = 299.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.57/1,373.07 = 299.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.57x = 1,373.07 × 299.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.57x = 410,726.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,726.43/915.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.60

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