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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.84, 1,373.64 and 299.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.84, 1,373.64 and 299.49 is: 449.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.84 : 1,373.64 = 299.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.84/1,373.64 = 299.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.84x = 1,373.64 × 299.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.84x = 411,391.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,391.44/915.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.20

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