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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.72, 1,226.17 and 297.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.72, 1,226.17 and 297.70 is: 446.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.72 : 1,226.17 = 297.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.72/1,226.17 = 297.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.72x = 1,226.17 × 297.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.72x = 365,030.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,030.81/817.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.40

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