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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.56, 1,369.99 and 297.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.56, 1,369.99 and 297.10 is: 445.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.56 : 1,369.99 = 297.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.56/1,369.99 = 297.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.56x = 1,369.99 × 297.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.56x = 407,024.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,024.03/913.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.54

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