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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.91, 1,372.56 and 298.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.91, 1,372.56 and 298.64 is: 448.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.91 : 1,372.56 = 298.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.91/1,372.56 = 298.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.91x = 1,372.56 × 298.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.91x = 409,894.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,894.46/914.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.02

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