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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.39, 1,371.38 and 297.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.39, 1,371.38 and 297.93 is: 446.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.39 : 1,371.38 = 297.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.39/1,371.38 = 297.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.39x = 1,371.38 × 297.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.39x = 408,572.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,572.86/914.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.83

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