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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.93, 1,372.51 and 298.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.93, 1,372.51 and 298.70 is: 448.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.93 : 1,372.51 = 298.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.93/1,372.51 = 298.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.93x = 1,372.51 × 298.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.93x = 409,968.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,968.74/914.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.09

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