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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.04, 1,222.64 and 295.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.04, 1,222.64 and 295.35 is: 443.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.04 : 1,222.64 = 295.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.04/1,222.64 = 295.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.04x = 1,222.64 × 295.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.04x = 361,105.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,105.25/815.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.05

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