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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.50, 1,371.95 and 298.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.50, 1,371.95 and 298.19 is: 447.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.50 : 1,371.95 = 298.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.50/1,371.95 = 298.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.50x = 1,371.95 × 298.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.50x = 409,107.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,107.18/914.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.35

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