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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.39, 1,370.14 and 297.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.39, 1,370.14 and 297.18 is: 445.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.39 : 1,370.14 = 297.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.39/1,370.14 = 297.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.39x = 1,370.14 × 297.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.39x = 407,177.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,177.46/913.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.79

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