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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.06, 1,370.24 and 297.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.06, 1,370.24 and 297.44 is: 445.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.06 : 1,370.24 = 297.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.06/1,370.24 = 297.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.06x = 1,370.24 × 297.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.06x = 407,568.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,568.72/914.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.89

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