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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.65, 1,226.99 and 297.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.65, 1,226.99 and 297.60 is: 446.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.65 : 1,226.99 = 297.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.65/1,226.99 = 297.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.65x = 1,226.99 × 297.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.65x = 365,149.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,149.16/817.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.59

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