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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.79, 1,370.87 and 297.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.79, 1,370.87 and 297.51 is: 446.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.79 : 1,370.87 = 297.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.79/1,370.87 = 297.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.79x = 1,370.87 × 297.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.79x = 407,846.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,846.05/913.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.33

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