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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.38, 1,386.79 and 299.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.38, 1,386.79 and 299.67 is: 449.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.38 : 1,386.79 = 299.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.38/1,386.79 = 299.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.38x = 1,386.79 × 299.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.38x = 415,585.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,585.11/924.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.58

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