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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.69, 1,370.58 and 297.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.69, 1,370.58 and 297.31 is: 445.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.69 : 1,370.58 = 297.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.69/1,370.58 = 297.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.69x = 1,370.58 × 297.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.69x = 407,487.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,487.14/913.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.98

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