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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.33, 1,371.56 and 298.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.33, 1,371.56 and 298.10 is: 447.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.33 : 1,371.56 = 298.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.33/1,371.56 = 298.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.33x = 1,371.56 × 298.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.33x = 408,863.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,863.97/914.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.17

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