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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.49, 1,369.98 and 297.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.49, 1,369.98 and 297.08 is: 445.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.49 : 1,369.98 = 297.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.49/1,369.98 = 297.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.49x = 1,369.98 × 297.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.49x = 406,991.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,991.95/913.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.54

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