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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.47, 1,371.71 and 298.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.47, 1,371.71 and 298.15 is: 447.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.47 : 1,371.71 = 298.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.47/1,371.71 = 298.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.47x = 1,371.71 × 298.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.47x = 408,975.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,975.34/914.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.23

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