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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.43, 1,371.48 and 298.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.43, 1,371.48 and 298.05 is: 447.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.43 : 1,371.48 = 298.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.43/1,371.48 = 298.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.43x = 1,371.48 × 298.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.43x = 408,769.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,769.61/914.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.02

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