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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.49, 1,371.04 and 297.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.49, 1,371.04 and 297.83 is: 446.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.49 : 1,371.04 = 297.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.49/1,371.04 = 297.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.49x = 1,371.04 × 297.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.49x = 408,339.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,339.53/914.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.52

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