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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.69, 1,226.15 and 297.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.69, 1,226.15 and 297.32 is: 445.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.69 : 1,226.15 = 297.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.69/1,226.15 = 297.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.69x = 1,226.15 × 297.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.69x = 364,560.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,560.50/817.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.84

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