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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.32, 1,371.33 and 298.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.32, 1,371.33 and 298.11 is: 447.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.32 : 1,371.33 = 298.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.32/1,371.33 = 298.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.32x = 1,371.33 × 298.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.32x = 408,812.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,812.33/914.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.12

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