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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.75, 1,385.77 and 298.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.75, 1,385.77 and 298.84 is: 448.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.75 : 1,385.77 = 298.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.75/1,385.77 = 298.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.75x = 1,385.77 × 298.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.75x = 414,122.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,122.76/923.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.30

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