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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.85, 1,370.81 and 297.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.85, 1,370.81 and 297.57 is: 446.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.85 : 1,370.81 = 297.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.85/1,370.81 = 297.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.85x = 1,370.81 × 297.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.85x = 407,910.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,910.44/913.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.36

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