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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.99, 1,371.05 and 297.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.99, 1,371.05 and 297.68 is: 446.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.99 : 1,371.05 = 297.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.99/1,371.05 = 297.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.99x = 1,371.05 × 297.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.99x = 408,127.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,127.31/913.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.54

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