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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.18, 1,371.38 and 297.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.18, 1,371.38 and 297.77 is: 446.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.18 : 1,371.38 = 297.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.18/1,371.38 = 297.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.18x = 1,371.38 × 297.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.18x = 408,347.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,347.48/914.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.68

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