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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.73, 1,373.88 and 299.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.73, 1,373.88 and 299.44 is: 449.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.73 : 1,373.88 = 299.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.73/1,373.88 = 299.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.73x = 1,373.88 × 299.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.73x = 411,394.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,394.63/915.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.25

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