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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.73, 1,385.77 and 299.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.73, 1,385.77 and 299.19 is: 448.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.73 : 1,385.77 = 299.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.73/1,385.77 = 299.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.73x = 1,385.77 × 299.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.73x = 414,612.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,612.69/923.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.85

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