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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.29, 1,225.02 and 296.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.29, 1,225.02 and 296.29 is: 444.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.29 : 1,225.02 = 296.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.29/1,225.02 = 296.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.29x = 1,225.02 × 296.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.29x = 362,963.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,963.82/816.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.65

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