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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.88, 1,216.48 and 297.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.88, 1,216.48 and 297.92 is: 446.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.88 : 1,216.48 = 297.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.88/1,216.48 = 297.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.88x = 1,216.48 × 297.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.88x = 362,413.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,413.72/810.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.94

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