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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.73, 1,223.46 and 295.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.73, 1,223.46 and 295.62 is: 443.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.73 : 1,223.46 = 295.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.73/1,223.46 = 295.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.73x = 1,223.46 × 295.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.73x = 361,679.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,679.25/815.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.38

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