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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.30, 1,311.24 and 297.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.30, 1,311.24 and 297.16 is: 445.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.30 : 1,311.24 = 297.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.30/1,311.24 = 297.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.30x = 1,311.24 × 297.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.30x = 389,648.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,648.08/874.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.67

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