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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,067.46, 1,601.28 and 297.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,067.46, 1,601.28 and 297.96 is: 446.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,067.46 : 1,601.28 = 297.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,067.46/1,601.28 = 297.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,067.46x = 1,601.28 × 297.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,067.46x = 477,117.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,117.39/1,067.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.97

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