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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.59, 1,370.04 and 297.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.59, 1,370.04 and 297.15 is: 445.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.59 : 1,370.04 = 297.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.59/1,370.04 = 297.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.59x = 1,370.04 × 297.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.59x = 407,107.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,107.39/913.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.61

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