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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.93, 1,374.01 and 299.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.93, 1,374.01 and 299.70 is: 449.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.93 : 1,374.01 = 299.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.93/1,374.01 = 299.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.93x = 1,374.01 × 299.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.93x = 411,790.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,790.80/915.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.59

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