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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.56, 1,370.22 and 297.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.56, 1,370.22 and 297.54 is: 446.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.56 : 1,370.22 = 297.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.56/1,370.22 = 297.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.56x = 1,370.22 × 297.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.56x = 407,695.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,695.26/913.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.27

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