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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.50, 1,226.79 and 304.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.50, 1,226.79 and 304.50 is: 456.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.50 : 1,226.79 = 304.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.50/1,226.79 = 304.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.50x = 1,226.79 × 304.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.50x = 373,557.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,557.56/817.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.95

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