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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.54, 1,371.84 and 298.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.54, 1,371.84 and 298.25 is: 447.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.54 : 1,371.84 = 298.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.54/1,371.84 = 298.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.54x = 1,371.84 × 298.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.54x = 409,151.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,151.28/914.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.38

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