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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.16, 1,311.30 and 296.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.16, 1,311.30 and 296.84 is: 445.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.16 : 1,311.30 = 296.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.16/1,311.30 = 296.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.16x = 1,311.30 × 296.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.16x = 389,246.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,246.29/874.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.28

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