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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.84, 1,370.64 and 297.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.84, 1,370.64 and 297.49 is: 446.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.84 : 1,370.64 = 297.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.84/1,370.64 = 297.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.84x = 1,370.64 × 297.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.84x = 407,751.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,751.69/913.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.20

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