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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.88, 1,226.81 and 304.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.88, 1,226.81 and 304.88 is: 457.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.88 : 1,226.81 = 304.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.88/1,226.81 = 304.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.88x = 1,226.81 × 304.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.88x = 374,024.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,024.46/817.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.31

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