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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.29, 1,371.59 and 297.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.29, 1,371.59 and 297.92 is: 446.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.29 : 1,371.59 = 297.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.29/1,371.59 = 297.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.29x = 1,371.59 × 297.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.29x = 408,622.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,622.60/914.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.93

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