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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.47, 1,225.81 and 297.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.47, 1,225.81 and 297.45 is: 446.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.47 : 1,225.81 = 297.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.47/1,225.81 = 297.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.47x = 1,225.81 × 297.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.47x = 364,617.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,617.18/817.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.03

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