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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.23, 1,385.01 and 298.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.23, 1,385.01 and 298.69 is: 448.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.23 : 1,385.01 = 298.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.23/1,385.01 = 298.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.23x = 1,385.01 × 298.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.23x = 413,689.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,689.76/923.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.09

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