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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.89, 1,372.25 and 298.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.89, 1,372.25 and 298.48 is: 447.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.89 : 1,372.25 = 298.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.89/1,372.25 = 298.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.89x = 1,372.25 × 298.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.89x = 409,587.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,587.69/914.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.69

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