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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.05, 1,215.98 and 297.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.05, 1,215.98 and 297.69 is: 446.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.05 : 1,215.98 = 297.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.05/1,215.98 = 297.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.05x = 1,215.98 × 297.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.05x = 361,983.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,983.60/811.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.31

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