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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.50, 1,369.80 and 297.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.50, 1,369.80 and 297.18 is: 445.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.50 : 1,369.80 = 297.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.50/1,369.80 = 297.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.50x = 1,369.80 × 297.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.50x = 407,077.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,077.16/913.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.62

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