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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.38, 1,217.55 and 298.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.38, 1,217.55 and 298.74 is: 448.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.38 : 1,217.55 = 298.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.38/1,217.55 = 298.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.38x = 1,217.55 × 298.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.38x = 363,730.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,730.89/811.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.29

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