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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.36, 1,216.32 and 298.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.36, 1,216.32 and 298.08 is: 446.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.36 : 1,216.32 = 298.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.36/1,216.32 = 298.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.36x = 1,216.32 × 298.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.36x = 362,560.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,560.67/811.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.86

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