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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.34, 1,371.60 and 298.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.34, 1,371.60 and 298.02 is: 447.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.34 : 1,371.60 = 298.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.34/1,371.60 = 298.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.34x = 1,371.60 × 298.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.34x = 408,764.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,764.23/914.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.06

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