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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.71, 1,371.79 and 298.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.71, 1,371.79 and 298.08 is: 447.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.71 : 1,371.79 = 298.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.71/1,371.79 = 298.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.71x = 1,371.79 × 298.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.71x = 408,903.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,903.75/914.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.03

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