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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.62, 1,372.02 and 298.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.62, 1,372.02 and 298.16 is: 447.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.62 : 1,372.02 = 298.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.62/1,372.02 = 298.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.62x = 1,372.02 × 298.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.62x = 409,081.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,081.48/914.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.27

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