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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.80, 1,372.21 and 298.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.80, 1,372.21 and 298.50 is: 447.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.80 : 1,372.21 = 298.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.80/1,372.21 = 298.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.80x = 1,372.21 × 298.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.80x = 409,604.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,604.69/914.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.75

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