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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.71, 1,370.69 and 297.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.71, 1,370.69 and 297.21 is: 445.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.71 : 1,370.69 = 297.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.71/1,370.69 = 297.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.71x = 1,370.69 × 297.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.71x = 407,382.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,382.77/913.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.86

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