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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.16, 1,226.04 and 297.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.16, 1,226.04 and 297.20 is: 445.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.16 : 1,226.04 = 297.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.16/1,226.04 = 297.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.16x = 1,226.04 × 297.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.16x = 364,379.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,379.09/817.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.91

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