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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.97, 1,370.79 and 297.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.97, 1,370.79 and 297.50 is: 446.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.97 : 1,370.79 = 297.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.97/1,370.79 = 297.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.97x = 1,370.79 × 297.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.97x = 407,803.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,803.17/913.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.19

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