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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.28, 1,386.42 and 299.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.28, 1,386.42 and 299.67 is: 449.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.28 : 1,386.42 = 299.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.28/1,386.42 = 299.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.28x = 1,386.42 × 299.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.28x = 415,462.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,462.16/924.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.50

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