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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.33, 1,371.63 and 297.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.33, 1,371.63 and 297.84 is: 446.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.33 : 1,371.63 = 297.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.33/1,371.63 = 297.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.33x = 1,371.63 × 297.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.33x = 408,526.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,526.28/914.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.80

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