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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.40, 1,223.25 and 295.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.40, 1,223.25 and 295.46 is: 443.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.40 : 1,223.25 = 295.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.40/1,223.25 = 295.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.40x = 1,223.25 × 295.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.40x = 361,415.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,415.33/815.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.24

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