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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.91, 1,226.87 and 297.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.91, 1,226.87 and 297.98 is: 446.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.91 : 1,226.87 = 297.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.91/1,226.87 = 297.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.91x = 1,226.87 × 297.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.91x = 365,582.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,582.72/817.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.97

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