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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.81, 1,371.37 and 298.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.81, 1,371.37 and 298.19 is: 447.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.81 : 1,371.37 = 298.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.81/1,371.37 = 298.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.81x = 1,371.37 × 298.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.81x = 408,931.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,931.50/914.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.01

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