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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.62, 1,217.31 and 298.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.62, 1,217.31 and 298.50 is: 447.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.62 : 1,217.31 = 298.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.62/1,217.31 = 298.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.62x = 1,217.31 × 298.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.62x = 363,367.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,367.04/811.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.71

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