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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.60, 1,373.04 and 299.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.60, 1,373.04 and 299.28 is: 448.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.60 : 1,373.04 = 299.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.60/1,373.04 = 299.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.60x = 1,373.04 × 299.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.60x = 410,923.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,923.41/915.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.80

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