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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.83, 1,370.86 and 297.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.83, 1,370.86 and 297.37 is: 446.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.83 : 1,370.86 = 297.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.83/1,370.86 = 297.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.83x = 1,370.86 × 297.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.83x = 407,652.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,652.64/913.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.09

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