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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.28, 1,225.93 and 297.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.28, 1,225.93 and 297.30 is: 445.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.28 : 1,225.93 = 297.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.28/1,225.93 = 297.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.28x = 1,225.93 × 297.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.28x = 364,468.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,468.25/817.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.95

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