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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.64, 1,373.60 and 299.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.64, 1,373.60 and 299.16 is: 448.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.64 : 1,373.60 = 299.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.64/1,373.60 = 299.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.64x = 1,373.60 × 299.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.64x = 410,926.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,926.18/915.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.79

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