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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.49, 1,225.99 and 297.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.49, 1,225.99 and 297.43 is: 446.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.49 : 1,225.99 = 297.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.49/1,225.99 = 297.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.49x = 1,225.99 × 297.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.49x = 364,646.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,646.21/817.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.06

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