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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.73, 1,372.38 and 298.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.73, 1,372.38 and 298.44 is: 447.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.73 : 1,372.38 = 298.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.73/1,372.38 = 298.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.73x = 1,372.38 × 298.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.73x = 409,573.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,573.09/914.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.75

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