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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.21, 1,371.41 and 297.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.21, 1,371.41 and 297.96 is: 446.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.21 : 1,371.41 = 297.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.21/1,371.41 = 297.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.21x = 1,371.41 × 297.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.21x = 408,631.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,631.21/914.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.98

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