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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.67, 1,373.73 and 299.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.67, 1,373.73 and 299.41 is: 449.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.67 : 1,373.73 = 299.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.67/1,373.73 = 299.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.67x = 1,373.73 × 299.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.67x = 411,300.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,300.13/915.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.18

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