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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.59, 1,387.02 and 299.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.59, 1,387.02 and 299.68 is: 449.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.59 : 1,387.02 = 299.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.59/1,387.02 = 299.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.59x = 1,387.02 × 299.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.59x = 415,658.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,658.69/924.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.56

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