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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.20, 1,371.44 and 297.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.20, 1,371.44 and 297.70 is: 446.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.20 : 1,371.44 = 297.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.20/1,371.44 = 297.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.20x = 1,371.44 × 297.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.20x = 408,277.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,277.69/914.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.60

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