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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.40, 1,226.10 and 304.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.40, 1,226.10 and 304.60 is: 456.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.40 : 1,226.10 = 304.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.40/1,226.10 = 304.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.40x = 1,226.10 × 304.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.40x = 373,470.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,470.06/817.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.90

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