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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.06, 1,224.68 and 296.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.06, 1,224.68 and 296.63 is: 444.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.06 : 1,224.68 = 296.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.06/1,224.68 = 296.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.06x = 1,224.68 × 296.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.06x = 363,278.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,278.41/817.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.62

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