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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.43, 1,371.34 and 297.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.43, 1,371.34 and 297.99 is: 446.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.43 : 1,371.34 = 297.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.43/1,371.34 = 297.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.43x = 1,371.34 × 297.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.43x = 408,645.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,645.98/914.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.88

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