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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.36, 1,216.68 and 298

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.36, 1,216.68 and 298 is: 446.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.36 : 1,216.68 = 298 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.36/1,216.68 = 298/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.36x = 1,216.68 × 298
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.36x = 362,570.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,570.64/811.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.87

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