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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.34, 1,371.41 and 298.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.34, 1,371.41 and 298.04 is: 447.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.34 : 1,371.41 = 298.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.34/1,371.41 = 298.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.34x = 1,371.41 × 298.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.34x = 408,736.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,736.97/914.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.03

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