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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.45, 1,223.23 and 295.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.45, 1,223.23 and 295.52 is: 443.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.45 : 1,223.23 = 295.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.45/1,223.23 = 295.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.45x = 1,223.23 × 295.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.45x = 361,488.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,488.93/815.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.30

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