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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.92, 1,227.08 and 298

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.92, 1,227.08 and 298 is: 447.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.92 : 1,227.08 = 298 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.92/1,227.08 = 298/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.92x = 1,227.08 × 298
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.92x = 365,669.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,669.84/817.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.07

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