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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.41, 1,369.98 and 297

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.41, 1,369.98 and 297 is: 445.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.41 : 1,369.98 = 297 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.41/1,369.98 = 297/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.41x = 1,369.98 × 297
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.41x = 406,884.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,884.06/913.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.46

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