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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.93, 1,371.01 and 297.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.93, 1,371.01 and 297.70 is: 446.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.93 : 1,371.01 = 297.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.93/1,371.01 = 297.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.93x = 1,371.01 × 297.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.93x = 408,151.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,151.18/913.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.59

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