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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.31, 1,226.52 and 304.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.31, 1,226.52 and 304.31 is: 456.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.31 : 1,226.52 = 304.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.31/1,226.52 = 304.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.31x = 1,226.52 × 304.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.31x = 373,245.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,245.37/817.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.67

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