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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.88, 1,370.80 and 297.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.88, 1,370.80 and 297.48 is: 446.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.88 : 1,370.80 = 297.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.88/1,370.80 = 297.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.88x = 1,370.80 × 297.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.88x = 407,785.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,785.58/913.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.21

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