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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.62, 1,370.64 and 297.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.62, 1,370.64 and 297.32 is: 446.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.62 : 1,370.64 = 297.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.62/1,370.64 = 297.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.62x = 1,370.64 × 297.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.62x = 407,518.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,518.68/913.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.05

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