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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.64, 1,372.01 and 298.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.64, 1,372.01 and 298.43 is: 447.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.64 : 1,372.01 = 298.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.64/1,372.01 = 298.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.64x = 1,372.01 × 298.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.64x = 409,452.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,452.37/914.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.67

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