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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.68, 1,373.48 and 299.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.68, 1,373.48 and 299.30 is: 448.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.68 : 1,373.48 = 299.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.68/1,373.48 = 299.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.68x = 1,373.48 × 299.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.68x = 411,084.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,084.50/915.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.94

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