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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.65, 1,225.19 and 296.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.65, 1,225.19 and 296.70 is: 445.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.65 : 1,225.19 = 296.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.65/1,225.19 = 296.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.65x = 1,225.19 × 296.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.65x = 363,510.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,510.02/816.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.12

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