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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.99, 1,372.68 and 298.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.99, 1,372.68 and 298.68 is: 448.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.99 : 1,372.68 = 298.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.99/1,372.68 = 298.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.99x = 1,372.68 × 298.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.99x = 409,996.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,996.09/914.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.09

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