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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.76, 1,215.12 and 297.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.76, 1,215.12 and 297.12 is: 445.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.76 : 1,215.12 = 297.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.76/1,215.12 = 297.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.76x = 1,215.12 × 297.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.76x = 361,036.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,036.45/809.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.86

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