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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.65, 1,225.06 and 296.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.65, 1,225.06 and 296.89 is: 445.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.65 : 1,225.06 = 296.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.65/1,225.06 = 296.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.65x = 1,225.06 × 296.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.65x = 363,708.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,708.06/816.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.37

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