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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.61, 1,373.70 and 299.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.61, 1,373.70 and 299.32 is: 449.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.61 : 1,373.70 = 299.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.61/1,373.70 = 299.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.61x = 1,373.70 × 299.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.61x = 411,167.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,167.52/915.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.07

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