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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.19, 1,371.33 and 297.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.19, 1,371.33 and 297.82 is: 446.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.19 : 1,371.33 = 297.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.19/1,371.33 = 297.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.19x = 1,371.33 × 297.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.19x = 408,409.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,409.50/914.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.74

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