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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.68, 1,372.04 and 298.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.68, 1,372.04 and 298.20 is: 447.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.68 : 1,372.04 = 298.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.68/1,372.04 = 298.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.68x = 1,372.04 × 298.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.68x = 409,142.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,142.33/914.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.31

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