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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.12, 1,370.70 and 297.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.12, 1,370.70 and 297.68 is: 446.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.12 : 1,370.70 = 297.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.12/1,370.70 = 297.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.12x = 1,370.70 × 297.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.12x = 408,029.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,029.98/914.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.36

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