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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.40, 1,369.96 and 297.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.40, 1,369.96 and 297.15 is: 445.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.40 : 1,369.96 = 297.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.40/1,369.96 = 297.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.40x = 1,369.96 × 297.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.40x = 407,083.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,083.61/913.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.68

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