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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.42, 1,223.91 and 296.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.42, 1,223.91 and 296.31 is: 444.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.42 : 1,223.91 = 296.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.42/1,223.91 = 296.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.42x = 1,223.91 × 296.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.42x = 362,656.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,656.77/816.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.20

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