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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.30, 1,371.45 and 298.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.30, 1,371.45 and 298.01 is: 447.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.30 : 1,371.45 = 298.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.30/1,371.45 = 298.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.30x = 1,371.45 × 298.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.30x = 408,699.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,699.70/914.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.01

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