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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.02, 1,370.76 and 297.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.02, 1,370.76 and 297.88 is: 446.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.02 : 1,370.76 = 297.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.02/1,370.76 = 297.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.02x = 1,370.76 × 297.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.02x = 408,321.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,321.99/914.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.73

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