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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.65, 1,386.55 and 299.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.65, 1,386.55 and 299.73 is: 449.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.65 : 1,386.55 = 299.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.65/1,386.55 = 299.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.65x = 1,386.55 × 299.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.65x = 415,596.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,596.21/924.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.46

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