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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.87, 1,370.97 and 297.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.87, 1,370.97 and 297.73 is: 446.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.87 : 1,370.97 = 297.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.87/1,370.97 = 297.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.87x = 1,370.97 × 297.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.87x = 408,178.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,178.90/913.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.65

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