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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.38, 1,371.64 and 298.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.38, 1,371.64 and 298.07 is: 447.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.38 : 1,371.64 = 298.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.38/1,371.64 = 298.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.38x = 1,371.64 × 298.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.38x = 408,843.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,843.39/914.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.13

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