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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.28, 1,371.35 and 298.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.28, 1,371.35 and 298.27 is: 447.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.28 : 1,371.35 = 298.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.28/1,371.35 = 298.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.28x = 1,371.35 × 298.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.28x = 409,031.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,031.07/914.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.38

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