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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.38, 1,226.56 and 304.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.38, 1,226.56 and 304.74 is: 457.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.38 : 1,226.56 = 304.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.38/1,226.56 = 304.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.38x = 1,226.56 × 304.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.38x = 373,781.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,781.89/817.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.29

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