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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.94, 1,374.12 and 299.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.94, 1,374.12 and 299.69 is: 449.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.94 : 1,374.12 = 299.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.94/1,374.12 = 299.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.94x = 1,374.12 × 299.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.94x = 411,808.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,808.31/915.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.60

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